Food and Recipes Dish Casserole The Coziest Creamy Chicken Casserole Recipes You Can Make On Chilly Nights By Marissa Wu Marissa Wu Marissa Wu is an Editorial Fellow and Southern transplant by way of San Francisco, Boston, and Paris, France. She writes about anything and everything as it pertains to the South, but mostly home, food, and the occasional garden stories. Recipe reviews are a particular pleasure, as well as discovering the latest home trends.When not editing and producing articles or updating the homepage, she's trying new Southern Living recipes, jolting along in her manual transmission car, Fitz; hammering out a manuscript on her 1930s Royal Aristocrat typewriter, Georgie; and making film photographs with her Rolleiflex, Cecil.Marissa graduated from Boston University with a degree in journalism and a minor in French Studies. She still can't follow a football conversation but hopes her cheese straws make up for it. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on September 22, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Alison Miksch On a cold night, there's nothing we want more than a bowl of something steaming hot and hearty to ward off the chill. Soup is a likely candidate, maybe lasagna, or the fluffiest mashed potatoes you can dream up. And then there is the casserole—the ultimate Southern antidote to a nip in the air. We've gathered our creamiest, cheesiest chicken casserole recipes packed with all the good stuff—pasta, potatoes, vegetables, and did we mention the biscuits? You'll find recipes that start with a rich, homemade chicken broth and others that lean on pre-made pastas like tortellini for a quick, but no less homey, dinner solution that will please the whole crowd. Plus, most of these will come together in under an hour. Take a gander, and you might find that one of these comforting chicken and vegetable (or pasta, or tortilla, or biscuit) recipes will make their way onto your dinner table. We feel good about these feel-good chicken casserole recipes. 01 of 20 Chicken-and-Wild Rice Casserole Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Buffy Hargett Recipe: Chicken-and-Wild Rice Casserole Chicken chunks, crunchy water chestnuts, fancy long-grain rice, and a whole lot of sour cream make this casserole equally at home on the supper table as on the sideboard when company comes calling, thanks to the addition of toasted almond slivers to dress it up. 02 of 20 Chicken Divan Southern Living Recipe: Chicken Divan Who doesn't love a dish with a little intrigue? This one, which originated at the now-defunct '50s Divan Parisienne Restaurant, has survived the test of time to now grace your dinner table. 03 of 20 Chicken-Bacon Ranch Casserole Alison Miksch Recipe: Chicken-Bacon Ranch Casserole You can throw together this hearty casserole in under an hour. Use the baking time to chop up a quick salad to balance out the richness of the cream and cheese. 04 of 20 Chicken and Broccoli Casserole Ian Knauer Recipe: Chicken and Broccoli Casserole This easy, two-step recipe starts with a rotisserie chicken and frozen broccoli for maximum convenience. You'll use the chicken bones to brew a flavorful broth that becomes the base of the casserole, which is filled with juicy chicken chunks, Cheddar, and a hefty helping of freshly-ground black pepper. 05 of 20 Chicken Cobbler Casserole William Dickey Recipe: Chicken Cobbler Casserole Did we hear cobbler? Yes, we did, and this one couldn't be easier, thanks to some cubed sourdough thoroughly doused in butter and Parmesan. Fresh mushrooms add a little life to the cream of mushroom soup which, combined with the bell peppers and chicken, makes for a cozy meal on a chilly evening. 06 of 20 Hot Chicken Salad Sheri Castle Recipe: Hot Chicken Salad Pimiento, slivered almonds, potato chips, mayonnaise, and sour cream come together to create a delightful, slightly sweet, tad crunchy, definitely creamy twist on the chicken salad of our dreams. 07 of 20 Pasta-Chicken-Broccoli Bake Iain Bagwell Recipe: Pasta-Chicken-Broccoli Bake Say hello to your new favorite quick family dinner. It stars pre-made cheese-and-spinach tortellini, which is then embellished with all the fixings. Fresh broccoli, chunks of chicken, some garlic, and red bell peppers make it feel like it was more work than you'll ever let on. 08 of 20 Chicken Pot Pie with Bacon-and-Cheddar Biscuits Becky Luigart Stayner Recipe: Chicken Pot Pie with Bacon-and-Cheddar Biscuits Consider this our deconstructed version of pot pie. Swapping the pie crust for these biscuits is a small sacrifice—if it could even be called that. Biscuits filled with bacon, cheese, chives, and whipping cream are always welcome at our table. 09 of 20 Chicken Spaghetti Casserole Hector Sanchez Recipe: Chicken Spaghetti Casserole Pasta? Chicken? Cheese? Hot sauce? Well, don't mind if we do. The typical run-of-the-mill spaghetti dinner gets the casserole treatment and the homemade chicken broth used to cook the noodles puts everything over the top. *Chef's kiss.* 10 of 20 Classic Chicken Tetrazzini Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas Recipe: Classic Chicken Tetrazzini We don't say no to a classic around here. Bouillon cubes dissolved in white wine and milk lend an incredibly savory flavor, which is accompanied by Parmesan and pepper. Throw it all into a baking dish, go to town with more cheese, bake, and call it dinner. 11 of 20 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 This casserole finds just the right balance of creamy and crunchy. Crispy onions and Parmesan are a combination we can't get enough of, and pockets of mozzarella are a much-appreciated, cheesy addition. 12 of 20 King Ranch Chicken Recipe: King Ranch Chicken This stand-out casserole comes in hot with cheesy, creamy textures and bright, Tex-Mex flavors. There's a reason why King Ranch reigns supreme as a church potluck staple. 13 of 20 Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese Photographer: Jennifer Causey Food Stylist: Rishon Hanners Prop Stylist: Christina Daley Recipe: Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese If you can't decide which comfort food to indulge in tonight—buffalo chicken or macaroni and cheese—we're taking away the need to make a decision altogether. Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese is the best of all worlds: It's zesty, cheesy, and oh-so cozy. 14 of 20 Pimiento Cheese Chicken-Broccoli Casserole Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis Recipe: Pimiento Cheese Chicken-Broccoli Casserole We took a classic chicken-broccoli-pasta bake to the next level with a simple Southern twist: pimientos. It's lightened up a touch for a healthier take on feel-good supper. 15 of 20 Double-Crust Chicken Pot Pies Hector Manuel Sanchez Recipe: Double-Crust Chicken Pot Pies We love the crust on pot pies so much that we just had to double it. Break through the extra-thick layer of warm pie crust, and you'll dig into creamy, warm chicken and veggies. 16 of 20 Chicken Enchilada Casserole Hector Sanchez Recipe: Chicken Enchilada Casserole Between lasagna-like layers of corn tortilla, ultra-creamy chicken, cheese, and Tex-Mex spices add up to comforting dinner straight from the oven. This recipe will become an instant classic in your household and can be made with brisket, pulled pork, or shrimp rather than chicken for some weeknight variety. 17 of 20 King Ranch Chicken Mac and Cheese Becky Luigart-Stayner Recipe: King Ranch Chicken Mac and Cheese This recipe takes two of our all-time favorite comforting dinners and combines them into one knock-out skillet casserole. King Ranch Chicken and macaroni and cheese are the creamy, cozy hybrid supper that will hit the spot every time. 18 of 20 Creamy Chicken Alfredo Casserole Greg DuPree Recipe: Creamy Chicken Alfredo Casserole If a creamy casserole is what you're craving, this Italian pasta dish has your name written all over it. While the most decadent chilly-weather recipes can sometimes be a time commitment and hassle, this uber-comforting bake comes together easily in under an hour thanks to a few stealthy shortcuts. 19 of 20 Chicken-and-Broccoli Pasta Bake Photography and Styling: Caitlin Bensel Recipe: Chicken-and-Broccoli Pasta Bake Fresh broccoli balances the richness of the cream cheese and whipping cream, which renders this Chicken-and-Broccoli Pasta Bake incredibly decadent. A little garlic powder and pepperoncini salad peppers add a dance of flavors, and it's all topped off with bubbling, golden Mozzarella. 20 of 20 Chicken-and-Biscuit Cobbler Recipe Alison Miksch Recipe: Chicken-and-Biscuit Cobbler Recipe This is just the dish you want on a cold winter evening. Vegetables simmer on the stove in a flavorful broth as you stir together what are perhaps the easiest biscuits in the history of baking. Combine a little self-rising flour, sugar, buttermilk, and butter and there you have it. They come out of the oven a little crispy on top and fluffy on the inside—just the thing you need to scoop up all the sauce. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit