When you find yourself needing to use up some chicken, putting it in a casserole is a clever way to use it. According to Healthline, chicken is a healthy meat that’s high in protein and can even help you achieve your weight loss goals. Additionally, if you eat chicken and also workout, it can help you gain muscle, too. Many people who are trying to lose weight might just have plain chicken breasts with vegetables, but there are so many more creative ways that you can use them. If you put it in a casserole, you can pair it with a variety of grains, sauces, veggies, and more!
These casseroles are packed with delicious ingredients, with chicken being the primary component. Whether you have rotisserie chicken, diced chicken breast, ground chicken, or even frozen chicken, you can certainly find a recipe that will work for you. Specifically, we love the Stove Top Stuffing Chicken Casserole because it has such comforting flavors, reminding you of the holidays even when it’s not. Additionally, there are dishes from other cuisines, such as the Low-Carb Greek Chicken Casserole and the Italian Chicken Casserole, so you have plenty of options to choose from!
1. Million Dollar Chicken Casserole
Our variation of Million Dollar Chicken Casserole uses a few simple replacements for healthy swaps. By using zero-point ranch dressing in place of cream of chicken soup, you save a lot of calories. Additionally, our recipe has bacon! This casserole has savory flavors of light cream cheese, shredded chicken, light sour cream, and Everything seasoning. The base of the dish has packaged biscuits to save you time from having to make homemade dough!
2. Chicken Noodle Casserole
Life In The Lofthouse created this impressive recipe, which transforms classic chicken noodle soup into a casserole! It has all of the traditional components, such as peas, carrots, shredded chicken, and egg noodles. However, the proportions are different because it has much less liquid, and you can scoop heaping spoonfuls of it onto a plate! The warm seasonings, such as Italian seasoning, garlic powder, butter, and minced onion, give it a comforting flavor.
3. Best Southwest Chicken Casserole
For this recipe, diced chicken, black beans, and corn come together to create a scrumptious dinner. It also has rice, salsa, onions, and garlic too! This casserole has spicy undertones due to the chili powder and paprika, which gives it the authentic Southwest food feel. The best part? The gooey melted cheese that gets baked into the top of the casserole! We suggest serving this with red pepper flakes or fresh avocado as a garnish.
4. The Best Chicken Zucchini Casserole Ever
Chicken and zucchini are an excellent pair due to their contrasting textures and because their flavors mesh so well together. For this casserole, it utilizes boneless skinless chicken breast pieces and zucchini and yellow squash. If all you have is zucchini, just double up on it! Furthermore, flavors of fresh pesto, sweet onions, and nutty parmesan cheese give this casserole a deeper flavor that will make your mouth water by just looking at it!
5. Baked Tuscan Chicken Casserole
In the mood for an elegant Tuscan chicken dinner? This recipe combines classic ingredients from Tuscan cuisine to create a masterpiece of flavors. It has chicken breast, spinach, cream cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and grated parmesan cheese. Add some chili powder, black pepper, and Italian seasoning to complement all of the components. The neat thing about this casserole is that you can put the whole chicken breasts right in it, with no chopping required!
6. Easy Chicken Fajita Casserole
An easy way to make vegetables more appealing is to use a variety of them to create a super colorful dish! This recipe does just that with green zucchini, red peppers, yellow bell peppers, and dark green chives. It has so much vibrancy to it. Aside from the veggies, dig into diced chicken breasts and shredded cheese for a scrumptious dinner that you will want to make over and over again.
7. Healthy Spinach Artichoke Chicken Casserole
This nutritious casserole has the perfect balance of greens and protein. Specifically, it has chicken breast, organic spinach, artichoke hearts, thyme, and garlic. To keep it healthy, use whole milk cottage cheese, organic sour cream, mineral-rich salt, and grass-fed butter! The fresh lemon juice and zest help to accentuate the earthy flavors of spinach and artichoke, providing just enough tang to enjoy.
8. Broccoli Cheddar Chicken and Rice Casserole
Dishes with broccoli, cheese, chicken, and rice are some of the most popular and well-loved casseroles out there because of their simplicity. This specific recipe is special, though, because the toasted rice, orzo, broth, and bay leaves add new dimensions of flavor. It also has cayenne pepper for just a smidge of spiciness that you can taste on the back of your palate. Use canned coconut milk for a hint of sweetness!
9. Chicken Enchilada Bubble Up
Do you love enchiladas but hate spending the time individually rolling each one up? This recipe is for you, then. It supplies all of the flavors of juicy, spicy chicken enchiladas without all the elbow grease. It has shredded chicken, enchilada sauce, red peppers, tomatoes, and cheese. Lastly, instead of tortillas, it uses biscuit dough, making it unique. There are plenty of ways to dress this up when serving it. For example, use green onions, avocado, or cilantro!
10. Salsa Verde Chicken Casserole
Enjoy the flavors of this Mexican-inspired casserole after just 25 minutes of it cooking in the oven! This yummy recipe has onions, garlic, shredded chicken, Greek yogurt, corn tortillas, and Monterey jack cheese. The addition of cumin, chili powder, and salt flavor all of the components and complements the salsa Verde. Get creative with garnishes! For instance, you can use cotija cheese or fresh jalapeno slices to give a fiery kick.
11. Chicken Vegetable Casserole (Low Carb, Gluten Free)
It can be difficult to find recipes that suit your family’s dietary needs. This casserole is nice because it’s not only low-carb, but it’s also gluten-free! However, that doesn’t mean that it’s not delicious. With every single bite, you can taste the creamy, cheesy sauce, chicken, and a variety of seasonings. Not to mention, it also has vegetables such as radishes, zucchini, and green beans.
12. Jalapeno Buffalo Chicken Casserole
This casserole certainly brings the heat and isn’t for the faint of heart! It not only has fresh jalapenos, but it also has Buffalo sauce. It’s important to note that there are some creamy ingredients, like the canned coconut cream, which help balance out the flavors. In addition, you can enjoy shredded chicken, corn, garlic, onions, and carrots. This is pretty filling on its own, so you don’t even need to make a side dish!
13. Creamy Chicken Mushroom Rice Casserole
Although this recipe has a simple ingredient list, it has a way of helping you create an elegant dinner that will impress your friends and family. On top are mushrooms and cheese that turn a gorgeous golden-brown color, making it eye-catching. Inside, it has savory garlic, chicken, thyme, chicken stock, and heavy cream. It also has rice, so as you can imagine, it is plenty hearty. We suggest serving this with a simple vegetable like steamed broccoli.
14. Mississippi Chicken Casserole
Have you ever tried Mississippi casserole? It has juicy chicken, noodles, cream sauce, and ranch dressing. Of course, there are different variations. This specific recipe uses homemade ranch dressing to make it healthier. It also has plain Greek yogurt, 2% milk, eggs, mixed veggies, pepperoncino, and cheese. Aside from the actual ranch dressing, there’s also a ranch seasoning that has even more flavor! Serve this on a chilly day, and we guarantee you won’t have leftovers.
15. Butternut Squash, Chicken, and Wild Rice Casserole
Crispy walnuts, chewy dried fruit, tender butternut squash, and juicy chicken are what make this recipe so noteworthy. This casserole was created by Ambitious Kitchen, and it only has a cook time of 30 minutes! What’s not to love? It also has parmesan cheese, onions, and wild rice that pair with the other ingredients. Make it for dinner and take it for lunch the next day. You won’t regret it!
16. Buffalo Chicken Quinoa Casserole
Make this casserole in a cast iron pan to give it a show-stopping presentation. The cheese browns and bubbles up on the sides, while the fresh parsley gives it color. When you slice into the dish, there are hints of tomato sauce, celery, onions, chicken, and hot sauce. Lastly, there are two types of cheese. Use mozzarella cheese and blue cheese to give it a creamy yet tangy finish.
17. Easy Weeknight Cornbread Chicken Casserole
Bring this cornbread chicken casserole to any gathering, and everyone will be raving about it! This recipe is effortless since you can use frozen mixed vegetables, so there is no special prep like washing and chopping veggies. Additionally, it utilizes cornbread mix, which also saves time. Aside from that, it has chicken breast, onions, butter, and a few other ingredients. Make sure to use chicken broth, which keeps the chicken and ingredients nice and juicy.
18. Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole
Chicken Cordon Bleu is known for its extra-crispy exterior. It is stuffed with ham and cheese, but you don’t always have time to make it homemade. Luckily, you can make the casserole version by Joy Filled Eats next time you crave it! This recipe uses shredded chicken, ham, cream cheese, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and Swiss cheese. You can also use white cooking wine to add complexity to the dish, but it is optional.
19. Chicken Potato Bake
This tasty casserole is so comforting that it will likely remind you of your grandmother’s cooking. All you need is chicken, potatoes, mozzarella cheese, parsley, and garlic. Of course, the use of olive oil, salt, and pepper are staple cooking ingredients that you don’t need much of, but they do contribute to the flavor of the dish. Bake this until the potatoes are perfectly crispy, and the cheese is melted! We suggest serving this with green beans.
20. Keto Pesto Chicken, Feta, and Olive Casserole
We can guarantee that you’ve never tried a casserole with such unique components! This recipe uses boneless chicken thighs, pesto, green olives, feta cheese, and garlic. When you serve it, you can top it with leafy greens, a dash of olive oil, and salt and pepper. The pesto adds a liveliness to the dish with hints of basil, lemon, and garlic. Meanwhile, the feta cheese provides texture and a slight tanginess.
21. Low-Carb Greek Chicken Casserole
Experience a satisfying dinner when you make this casserole full of zucchini, artichoke, red peppers, chicken, and kalamata olives. We appreciate that this casserole recipe also comes with a homemade dressing recipe with hints of oregano, garlic, red wine vinegar, and more. All of the ingredients in the dish speak for themselves because they all have distinct flavors. However, they also complement each other quite well!
22. Chicken Pad Thai Casserole
Pad Thai? In a casserole? You better believe it! This recipe has fish sauce, chili garlic sauce, green cabbage, Thai rice noodles, and roasted peanuts to give it the classic Pad Thai taste. It also has boneless skinless chicken thigh meat, carrots, soy sauce, green onions, and more. Honestly, there are so many delicious ingredients that you just need to try it out for yourself. Have this on the table after an hour of baking!
23. Stove Top Stuffing Chicken Casserole
Listen, if you are someone who only eats stuffing on Thanksgiving, you are missing out. We give you permission to enjoy it year-round! Our incredible recipe can be your motivation. It has diced chicken breast, fat-free sour cream, fat-free milk, mixed vegetables, and Stove Top stuffing mix. To guarantee that it’s not dry, we also mix in some low-fat cream of chicken soup! Load the base, sprinkle on the stuffing, then bake it to golden perfection!
24. Chicken Tamale Casserole
Skip assembling tamales with corn husks and make this genius casserole instead. This dish has cornbread mix, eggs, green chilies, green enchilada sauce, and more. The absolute best ingredients are creamed corn, juicy rotisserie chicken, and shredded cheese, which make it super savory. Use taco seasoning to impart every bite with a warm and spicy essence. Once ready, top it with additional garnishes!
25. Italian Chicken Casserole
Midnight Baker created this recipe, which will help solve your problems the next time you need an Italian food fix. Bring the flavors of Italy to your kitchen with parmesan cheese, peppers, Italian dressing, butter, and chicken. Use bow tie pasta, cream cheese, chicken stock, and cream of chicken soup to bulk up the casserole and make it complete. You can always add more veggies to the meal if you wish!
26. Easy Cheesy Chicken Vegetable Casserole
With only six ingredients, this recipe is ideal for busy families. All you need is chicken broth, chicken breast, frozen veggies, shredded cheese, and garlic. You might need salt and pepper to bring out the best flavors of the ingredients, but it is optional! Layer the chicken in the casserole dish, followed by the veggies and then the cheese, before baking it. Could it get any easier than that?
27. Keto Chicken Caprese Casserole
Last but not least, we have this keto-friendly version of a Caprese casserole. Traditionally, Caprese is a dish that has tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil. This casserole takes inspiration by using cooked chicken, cherry tomatoes, parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, and leafy greens. It also has pesto, sour cream, and mayonnaise to make it creamy and flavorful. We suggest topping it with fresh herbs such as basil or parsley!
27 Creative Chicken Casserole Recipes Any Chef Can Make At Home
Ingredients
- 1-7.5 oz package pillsbury biscuits, in the 4 value packs you can buy a larger pack and weigh out
- 6 oz softened light or fat-free cream cheese
- 12 oz cooked shredded chicken, about 3 cups, I cook mine in the crockpot in a little broth on high about 3 hours depending on how much chicken your cooking
- 1/3 cup franks hot sauce
- 1/4 cup light ranch dressing, to save points you could use my zero point recipe
- 1/2 cup light shredded cheese
- 5 slices cooked and crumbled bacon, I use Wegman’s brand from the U.S
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F and spray a 9×13 casserole dish.
- Cut your 10 small biscuits into 6 pieces each and spread out on the bottom of your dish.
- In a bowl mix your cream cheese, ranch dressing and franks sauce. Stir in your shredded chicken.
- Drop by spoonfuls onto your biscuits making sure to cover all areas.
- Bake in oven for 30 minutes, remove and sprinkle cheese and crumbled bacon on top.
- Return to oven for 10 minutes. Cut into 6 equal servings, I don’t weigh mine out I just make sure each serving is similar in size.
- *Please note, some comments below have people saying that when entering info into the WW app they are getting much higher numbers, I am in Canada and you may be in the U.S, changes to this such as different biscuits, a different brand of ranch or cheese can make a big difference, not only do I input my exact ingredients into my fitness pal, I also determine my SP value for each ingredient, add all those numbers up and divide by my yield, so I am doing double the work to ensure my numbers based on my ingredients are correct, I can not help if you have used a different product and it scans much higher.. Here is a break down of my ingredients and their SP (prior to freestyle)value.. Biscuits 17SP, Cream cheese 14SP, Chicken 8SP, Sauce 0Sp, Ranch 4SP, Cheese 6SP, Bacon 4SP
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
