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Dinner is Easy Tonight With These 20 Make-Ahead Chicken Casserole Recipes

Posted on August 6, 2020 by Claire Sibonney

Humble chicken casseroles are officially cool again and it's easy to see why. They're quick, comforting and crowd-pleasing one-dish dinners ideal for making ahead and freezing. Here are all the chicken casserole recipes you’ll ever need, from a classic chicken divan to a butter chicken mac and cheese mashup we never expected.

  • Chicken Shepherd’s Pie
     
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    Chicken Shepherd’s Pie

    <p>This shepherd's pie is one of those easy dinner recipes and great way to incorporate <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/everyday-cooking/photos/recipes-with-rotisserie-chicken/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">rotisserie chicken</a> in your meal prep and faster than the traditional version with ground beef. (No need to precook the meat!).</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/chicken-shepherds-pie/23346/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Chicken Shepherd’s Pie</strong></a></p>
  • Roast Chicken Enchilada Suizas Stacked Casserole
     
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    Roast Chicken Enchilada Suizas Stacked Casserole

    <p>This crowd-pleasing casserole has many of the <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/healthy-eating/photos/vegan-mexican-recipes/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mexican-inspired ingredients</a> we love including jalapeños, tomatillos, tortillas and crema. It's one of these quick dinner ideas you'll use again and again.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/roast-chicken-enchilada-suizas-stacked-casserole/15717/”target=_blank"><strong>Roast Chicken Enchilada Suizas Stacked Casserole</strong></a></p>
  • Spinach and Artichoke Chicken Casserole
     
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    Spinach and Artichoke Chicken Casserole

    <p>These bubbly, creamy, individual casseroles are a mashup of two popular dishes: chicken and biscuits, as well as a creamy artichoke and spinach dip.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/spinach-and-artichoke-chicken-casseroles/23343/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Spinach and Artichoke Chicken Casseroles</strong></a></p>
  • Butter Chicken Mac and Cheese
     
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    Butter Chicken Mac and Cheese

    <p>This mashup of two very different, yet comforting classics is over-the-top decadent and we’re into it. Here are some more <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/comfort-food/photos/best-weeknight-curry-recipes/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">weeknight curries to make tonight</a>.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/butter-chicken-mac-and-cheese-casserole/19828/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Butter Chicken Mac and Cheese</strong></a></p>
  • Chicken Spaghetti
     
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    Chicken Spaghetti

    <p>If you’ve never tried this uniquely American casserole, you’re in for a treat! (The secret ingredient in the creamy sauce is a can of mushroom soup).</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="https://https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/chicken-spaghetti/15518/www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/chicken-spaghetti/15518/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Chicken Spaghetti</strong></a></p>
  • Chicken Teriyaki Dump Dinner
     
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    Chicken Teriyaki Dump Dinner

    <p>Super quick dinner idea: take all your chicken teriyaki ingredients (including that side of rice), literally dump it into a casserole dish and bake for an easy dinner recipe that will taste like you spent hours in the kitchen.<p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/chicken-teriyaki-dump-dinner/23344/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Chicken Teriyaki Dump Dinner</strong></a></p>
  • Kale and Artichoke Chicken Casserole
     
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    Kale and Artichoke Chicken Casserole

    <p>If you’re into spinach and artichoke dip, you will love this casserole. The kale has that similar dark-leafy flavour as spinach, but it adds extra texture to the creamy base.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/kale-and-artichoke-chicken-casserole/21675/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Kale and Artichoke Chicken Casserole</strong></a></p>
  • King Ranch Chicken
     
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    King Ranch Chicken

    <p>For an easy dinner recipe, you can’t go wrong with this popular Tex-Mex casserole that’s creamy, cheesy and extremely yummy. Here are <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/the-pioneer-woman/photos/pioneer-woman-best-tex-mex/#!quesadillas-shrimp-pepepers" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Pioneer Woman's best Tex-Mex recipes</a>.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/king-ranch-chicken-/22013/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>King Ranch Chicken</strong></a></p>
  • Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole
     
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    Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole

    <p>This <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/everyday-cooking/photos/french-recipes-inspired-julia-child/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">French classic</a> made with chicken, ham and Swiss cheese gets the Canadian casserole treatment, care of chef Anna Olson.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/chicken-cordon-bleu-casserole/12790/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole</strong></a></p>
  • Make-Ahead Chicken Tetrazzini
     
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    Make-Ahead Chicken Tetrazzini

    <p>This hearty chicken casserole is loaded with pasta, veggies and cheese. It's one of those great meal prep ideas: get dinner done the day before and pop it in the oven just before it's time to eat.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/make-ahead-chicken-tetrazzini/22919/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Make-Ahead Chicken Tetrazzini</strong></a></p>
  • Buffalo-Chicken Macaroni and Cheese
     
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    Buffalo-Chicken Macaroni and Cheese

    <p>This mac and cheese casserole is full of flavour and spice, thanks to three kinds of cheese, garlic and lots of hot sauce.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/buffalo-chicken-macaroni-and-cheese/18023/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Buffalo Chicken Macaroni and Cheese</strong></a></p>
  • Chicken Spaghetti Squash
     
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    Chicken Spaghetti Squash

    <p>You won’t miss the pasta in this low-carb twist on the classic Southern casserole. The tender squash does a great job of soaking up the creamy chicken, cheese and veggies.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/chicken-spaghetti-squash/21364/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Chicken Spaghetti Squash</strong></a></p>
  • Chicken Tortilla Dump Dinner
     
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    Chicken Tortilla Dump Dinner

    <p>This comforting casserole has all the Tex-Mex flavours you love in one dish: a delicious way to use up leftover rotisserie chicken.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/chicken-tortilla-dump-dinner/23345/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Chicken Tortilla Dump Dinner</strong></a></p>
  • Chicken and Rice Paprikash Casserole
     
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    Chicken and Rice Paprikash Casserole

    <p>The casserole version of this Hungarian classic is quick and easy, with all the same wonderful paprika flavour you'd expect.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/chicken-and-rice-paprikash-casserole/18197/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Chicken and Rice Paprikash Casserole</strong></a></p>
  • Chicken Bacon Lasagna Rolls
     
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    Chicken Bacon Lasagna Rolls

    <p>We love a traditional <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/comfort-food/photos/comfort-food-classic-top-25-lasagna-recipes/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">lasagna</a>, but it’s not exactly a quick dinner idea. On the other hand, this twist in casserole form only takes 20 minutes to prep.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/chicken-bacon-lasagna-rolls/20496/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Chicken Bacon Lasagna Rolls</strong></a></p>
  • Chicken Noodle Casserole
     
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    Chicken Noodle Casserole

    <p>If chicken spaghetti can be a casserole, why not chicken noodle <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/comfort-food/photos/best-slow-cooker-soup-and-stew-recipes/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">soup</a>? This take on a comfort food fave calls for partially cooked egg noodles, which allows them to soak up the flavourful sauce without getting mushy.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/chicken-noodle-casserole/19096/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Chicken Noodle Casserole </strong></a></p>
  • Chicken Tortilla Casserole
     
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    Chicken Tortilla Casserole

    <p>This casserole may look just like a lasagna, but it's got salsa verde, rice, corn and tomatoes between layers of <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/everyday-cooking/photos/easy-recipes-with-tortillas/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">tortillas</a>.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/chicken-tortilla-casserole/17686/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Chicken Tortilla Casserole</strong></a></p>
  • Chicken Divan Casserole
     
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    Chicken Divan Casserole

    <p>Chicken breast and broccoli are covered in a creamy Mornay sauce and sprinkled with Parmesan and breadcrumbs in this quick and easy casserole recipe.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/chicken-divan-casserole/18902/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Chicken Divan Casserole</strong></a></p>
  • Chicken Enchilasagna
     
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    Chicken Enchilasagna

    <p>Lasagna, meet enchilada! We love a fun fusion and this one makes a super quick and easy dinner recipe. Here are <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/great-canadian-cookbook/photos/canadian-fusion-restaurants/#!feast-bistro" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">10 fusion restaurants that celebrate Canada's multiculturalism</a>.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/chicken-enchilasagna/20527/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Chicken Enchilasagna</strong></a></p>
  • Chicken Pot Hotdish
     
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    Chicken Pot Hotdish

    <p>Think chicken pot pie, but instead of pastry on top... tater tots! Brilliant. Here are more <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/comfort-food/photos/perfect-potato-side-dishes/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">potato side dishes to elevate your spuds</a>.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/chicken-pot-hotdish/22066/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Chicken Pot Hotdish</strong></a></p>
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