20 Cozy Chicken Casseroles You'll Want to Make for Dinner Tonight

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These comforting chicken casserole recipes will make your next evening meal warm, cozy and satisfying. Whether you're in the mood for a creamy pasta bake or a simple veggie-packed dish, this mix of casseroles will have something you'll love. Recipes like our Chicken Marsala Casserole or Chicken, Broccoli & Quinoa Casserole make for meals so tasty, you'll be scraping your plate.

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Chicken, Broccoli & Quinoa Casserole

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This cozy Chicken, Broccoli & Quinoa Casserole delivers everything you love about a classic cheesy chicken-and-broccoli dish, with a modern, fiber-filled twist. Nutty quinoa stands in for rice or pasta, soaking up a creamy sauce. Tender bites of broccoli add color, while Colby-Jack cheese melts into a perfectly gooey topping that turns golden under the broiler.

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Chicken Marsala Casserole

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The flavors of classic chicken Marsala come together in this easy, hearty dinner casserole. Tender, chopped chicken, nutty whole-wheat orzo and deeply browned mushrooms are all baked together in a silky Marsala sauce. Stirring halfway through baking ensures that everything cooks evenly.

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Creamy Chicken & Zucchini Casserole

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This creamy chicken-and-zucchini casserole is a cozy dish that delivers all the flavors of cacio e pepe with a twist! Instead of pasta, tender chopped zucchini and juicy chicken pieces are folded into a peppery, cheesy sauce, bringing on all the savory flavors that fans of the classic Roman dish love. It’s a simple, crowd-pleasing meal that’s just as satisfying as a traditional creamy pasta dish.

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Creamy Chicken & Penne alla Vodka Casserole with Peas

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This cheesy chicken pasta casserole is perfect for a busy weeknight when you need a fast and easy dinner with minimal cleanup. Vodka sauce adds a creamy note to the sauce. If you don’t have vodka sauce on hand, add a few tablespoons of cream to regular marinara.

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Bang Bang Chicken Casserole

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Inspired by the popular Bonefish Grill Bang Bang Shrimp, this casserole combines tender, juicy chicken with crisp broccoli and nutty brown rice for a filling meal. The creamy casserole has the perfect balance of heat and sweetness, thanks to the sauce. Avoid stirring the chicken as it cooks or else the breading will fall off and the chicken won’t get crispy.

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Loaded Broccoli & Chicken Casserole

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This delightfully creamy broccoli and chicken casserole is a satisfying dinner that is sure to please a crowd. To keep prep simple, look for bags of pre-cut broccoli florets. If you like a little spice, swap out the Monterey Jack cheese for pepper Jack instead.

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Quick King Ranch Chicken Casserole

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Usually made by layering creamy chicken and tortillas (lasagna-style), this classic Tex-Mex-inspired chicken casserole recipe gets speedier when we mix everything together in a skillet and then pop the whole pan under the broiler to make the cheese topping gooey.

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Creamy Lemon-Parmesan Chicken Casserole

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This creamy chicken casserole recipe pops with lemon and savory Parmesan cheese. It's also loaded with vitamin C-packed broccoli. Using whole-wheat orzo ups the fiber content in this healthful and comforting dinner.

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Creamy Honey-Mustard Chicken Casserole

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This creamy honey-mustard chicken casserole is pure comfort in a casserole dish! With tender chicken and rice baked in a creamy honey-mustard sauce, layered with vegetables and baked until bubbly, it’s the kind of meal that warms you from the inside out. Serve it with a green salad and some crusty bread to soak up every last drop of the delicious sauce.

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Rotisserie Chicken, Mushroom & Rice Casserole

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This casserole is a hearty dish perfect for a cozy weekend at home. Tender shredded rotisserie chicken is combined with earthy mushrooms, fluffy rice and a creamy sauce that brings everything together. A layer of melted cheese on top adds a golden, bubbly finish.

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Creamy Chicken, Cabbage & Mushroom Casserole

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This creamy chicken-and-mushroom casserole is a comforting and protein-packed dinner perfect for busy evenings. With the combination of shredded cabbage, mushrooms and the aromatic kick of green curry paste, this dish is packed with flavor. Using rotisserie chicken helps streamline prep, but this dish is also a great way to use up leftover chicken if you have any on hand.

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Creamy Garlic-Parmesan Chicken Pasta Bake

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This creamy garlic-Parmesan chicken-and-spinach pasta bake is a comforting crowd-pleaser that’s sure to satisfy everyone at the table. This dish features tender pieces of chicken, fresh spinach and pasta, all enveloped in a rich and creamy garlic-Parmesan sauce. While we love baby spinach for its ease of use, any green can be used in its place.

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Creamed Spinach & Chicken Casserole

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Creamed spinach and chicken combine in this crowd-pleasing, comforting casserole. Crushed red pepper packs some heat, so add less or leave it out completely if you want a milder version. You can cook long-grain brown rice ahead of time or look for packaged microwaveable brown rice to use instead.

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Chicken Fajita Casserole

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This chicken fajita casserole combines classic fajita veggies and chicken thighs with corn tortillas and spices in one skillet for an easy dinner.

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Chicken & Zucchini Casserole

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This baked chicken and zucchini casserole is creamy and hearty! The whole family will love this easy casserole—it's a great way to get the kids to eat their veggies.

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Chicken Parmesan Casserole

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We took the best parts of chicken Parmesan—ooey-gooey cheese, crispy breadcrumbs and plenty of tomato sauce—and spun them into an easy family-friendly casserole.

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Easy Chicken Enchilada Casserole

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Casseroles make perfect meal-prep dinners, and this enchilada version is no exception. The whole casserole can be built and left to hang out in the refrigerator for up to three days—just throw it in the oven on a busy night and you have a healthy, easy dinner on the table in no time.

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Spinach & Artichoke Casserole with Chicken & Cauliflower Rice

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This high-protein chicken casserole clocks in right around 400 calories to help you end your day feeling satisfied—not starved or overly full.

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French Onion Dip Chicken & Rice Casserole

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This creamy French onion dip chicken and rice casserole topped with crispy potato chips is perfect for game day or whenever you want a comforting meal the whole family will love.

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Chicken & Broccoli Casserole

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This one-pan chicken and broccoli casserole is prepared in a skillet on the stovetop, then finished in the oven until it's browned, cheesy and bubbling. Serve with a crunchy green salad.

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