The Coziest Creamy Chicken Casserole Recipes You Can Make on Chilly Nights
On a cold winter 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, and in this case, creamy, cheesy 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 creamy chicken and vegetable (or pasta, or tortilla, or biscuit) recipes will make their way onto your dinner table.
Impossibly Easy Chicken Casserole Cups
Recipe: Impossibly Easy Chicken Casserole Cups
Party appetizer. Dinner on the go. Cute lunches for the kids. Anything that's billed as impossibly easy is a winner in our book. Plus, with the addition of broccoli and mushrooms, it's essentially a little meal in a cup. Can't say no to that.
1 of 13
Chicken-and-Wild Rice Casserole
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.
2 of 13
Chicken Divan
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.
3 of 13
Chicken-Bacon Ranch Casserole
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.
4 of 13
Chicken and Broccoli Casserole
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.
5 of 13
Chicken Cobbler Casserole
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.
6 of 13
Hot Chicken Salad
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. Â
7 of 13
Pasta-Chicken-Broccoli Bake
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.
8 of 13
Chicken Pot Pie with Bacon-and-Cheddar Biscuits
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. Â
9 of 13
Chicken Spaghetti Casserole
Recipe: Chicken Spaghetti Casserole
Pasta? Chicken? Cheese? Hot sauce? Well, don't mind if we do. The typical run-of-the-mill spaghetti gets the casserole treatment and the homemade chicken broth used to cook the noodles puts everything over the top. *Chef's kiss.*
10 of 13
Classic Chicken Tetrazzini
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 13
Chicken-and-Biscuit Cobbler Recipe
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.
12 of 13
Chicken-and-Broccoli Pasta Bake
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.