Food and Recipes Dish Casserole 9 Comforting Chicken and Rice Casserole Recipes That Taste Like Home By Southern Living Editors Southern Living Editors Since 1966, the editors of Southern Living have been carrying out the mission of the brand: to bring enjoyment, fulfillment, and inspiration to our readers by celebrating life in the South. We inspire creativity in their homes, their kitchens, their gardens, and their personal style. We are a friend they can trust, a guide to the seasons, a helping hand during the holidays, and a relentless champion of the Southern way of life. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on August 23, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Photographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist Christine Keely We can think of few other meals that are more comforting than a baked chicken and rice casserole. Everyone loves the classic casserole combination of chicken, broccoli, cheese, and rice, so we updated the old-fashioned recipe with new variations like Buffalo Ranch Chicken-Broccoli Casserole and Mushroom and Thyme Chicken-Broccoli Casserole. If you're looking to go with a recipe that will taste like it came from Mama's kitchen, try our Chicken Casserole D'Iberville or Chicken-and-Wild Rice Casserole. And if you're on dish duty, you can still have that chicken and rice comfort without all the cleanup with our Sheet Pan Broccoli-and-Chicken Casserole. It doesn't matter if you're cooking a weeknight dinner or hosting guests for supper club, these recipes are sure to impress. Bring one of these cozy chicken and rice casseroles over to the neighbors to make their day and pop another one in your freezer for the next time you need supper for a crowd. From tried-and-true classics to newly invented varieties, these are our favorite baked chicken and rice casserole recipes. 01 of 09 Chicken-and-Wild Rice Skillet Casserole Hector Sanchez Recipe: Chicken-and-Wild Rice Skillet Casserole This easy one-pot meal is sure to impress your dinner guests. Chicken, carrots, mushrooms, and wild rice are held together by a delicious homemade gravy. 02 of 09 Chicken Casserole D'Iberville Southern Living Recipe: Chicken Casserole D'Iberville There's a reason this Mississippi recipe has been a reader favorite for so many years. Pressed for time? We even have an express method for you to whip up this supper on a moment's notice. 03 of 09 Buffalo Ranch Chicken-Broccoli Casserole Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis Recipe: Buffalo Ranch Chicken-Broccoli Casserole Our Test Kitchen pros said they wished every chicken and broccoli casserole tasted like this one. The ranch flavor comes from chopped fresh dill, but we wouldn't blame you if you wanted to drizzle a little bottled ranch dressing all over the top for even more flavor. 04 of 09 Mushroom and Thyme Chicken-Broccoli Casserole Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis Recipe: Mushroom and Thyme Chicken-Broccoli Casserole This Italian-inspired, ready-in-40-minutes dish is packed with ingredients and flavor yet is still a great, light meal. We recommend pairing it with a big green salad and a glass of wine to round out the whole meal. 05 of 09 Crispy Onions and Parmesan Chicken-Broccoli Casserole Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis Recipe: Crispy Onions and Parmesan Chicken-Broccoli Casserole With rice, chicken, cheese, and broccoli, there's not much to dislike about this twist on the classic chicken-broccoli casserole. Our Test Kitchen calls this casserole the distant cousin to the green bean casserole that everyone knows and loves. 06 of 09 Lightened-Up Chicken-Broccoli Casserole Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis Recipe: Lightened-Up Chicken-Broccoli Casserole There are so many things to love about this casserole: it takes only 40 minutes to make, it uses cooking shortcuts like microwaveable rice and rotisserie chicken, and you get your vegetables all in one dish. 07 of 09 Chicken-Mushroom-Sage Casserole Iain Bagwell Recipe: Chicken-Mushroom-Sage Casserole Our Test Kitchen recommends letting this dish cool before you serve it to guests. This allows time for the long-grain rice to soak up all of the liquids from the chicken broth, butter, and sherry. 08 of 09 Chicken-and-Wild Rice Casserole Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Buffy Hargett Recipe: Chicken-and-Wild Rice Casserole This is the classic, comforting chicken-and-rice casserole that every Southern host needs in his or her repertoire for bringing to friends and family in times of need. 09 of 09 Sheet Pan Broccoli-and-Chicken Casserole Photographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist Christine Keely Recipe: Sheet Pan Broccoli-and-Chicken Casserole This sheet pan version of the classic broccoli-chicken-rice casserole is not only easy to make, but it gives you even more crispy, crunchy topping in every bite. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit