The Coziest Creamy Chicken Casserole Recipes You Can Make On Chilly Nights

Chicken-and-Biscuit Cobbler
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.

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Chicken-and-Wild Rice Casserole

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.

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Chicken Divan

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.

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Chicken-Bacon Ranch Casserole

Chicken Bacon and 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.

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Chicken and Broccoli Casserole

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.

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Chicken Cobbler Casserole

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.

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Hot Chicken Salad

Hot Chicken Salad with Potato Chip Crust
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.

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Pasta-Chicken-Broccoli Bake

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

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.

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Chicken Spaghetti Casserole

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.*

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Classic Chicken Tetrazzini

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.

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Crispy Onions and Parmesan Chicken-Broccoli Casserole

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.

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King Ranch Chicken

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.

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Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese

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.

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Pimiento Cheese Chicken-Broccoli Casserole

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.

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Double-Crust Chicken Pot Pies

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.

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Chicken Enchilada Casserole

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.

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King Ranch Chicken Mac and Cheese

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.

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Creamy Chicken Alfredo Casserole

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.

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Chicken-and-Broccoli Pasta Bake

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.

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Chicken-and-Biscuit Cobbler Recipe

Chicken-and-Biscuit Cobbler
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.

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