15 Chicken Casseroles Our Readers Keep Coming Back To From weeknight dinners to make-ahead meals, these comforting casseroles showcase chicken in all its cozy glory. By Jodie Kautzmann Jodie Kautzmann Jodie Kautzmann is an editor, baker, and confectioner with more than 15 years of experience in content creation, recipe development, and pastry production. She's obsessed with the fine details and ingredients that take dishes from tasty to outright otherworldly. Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines Published on September 28, 2026 Add Us On SAVE ALL RECIPES NEW! Save as a collection on MyRecipes Close Credit: Food & Wine / Photo by Jen Causey / Food Styling by Emily Nabors Hall / Prop Styling by Josh Hoggle With so many cozy preparations — chicken noodle soup, fried chicken, chicken and dumplings — it’s plain to see that chicken reigns supreme in the comfort food canon. Casseroles only amplify chicken’s comfort-food appeal, and these are the chicken casserole recipes our readers save most. They’re tailor-made for easy dinners that hit all the right notes, often yielding make-ahead meals and leftovers that reheat beautifully to enjoy later. Many of these dishes take that ease one step further, employing store-bought rotisserie chicken to expedite the deliciousness. Choose from all manner of chicken potpies, pasta bakes, and more, including familiar favorites and creative flavor mashups, and see for yourself what makes these dishes some of our most popular. Love these recipes? Join MyRecipes — your personal home for recipes — to easily save and organize your favorites, plus thousands more, in one convenient place. 01 of 15 Chicken Potpie with Leeks and Thyme Greg DuPree Sweet leeks, carrots, and rotisserie chicken simmer together in a silky, thyme-scented sauce enriched with cream and a touch of Dijon mustard for subtle tang. Instead of a traditional double crust, the potpie is topped patchwork-style with buttery puff pastry squares that bake into a beautifully golden, flaky lid. Get the Recipe Save 02 of 15 Marry Me Chicken Orzo Bake Food & Wine / Photo by Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Chelsea Zimmer / Prop Styling by Lydia Pursell Table-ready in just over an hour, this baked pasta casserole brings spinach and cherry tomatoes to the Marry Me mix. A topping of panko, Parmesan, and sun-dried tomato oil turns irresistibly crisp in the oven. Get the Recipe Save 03 of 15 Chicken Piccata Skillet Lasagna Food & Wine / Photo by Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Emily Nabors Hall / Prop Styling by Phoebe Weeks This clever one-pan recipe packs the bright, lemony punch of chicken piccata into a comforting, cheesy lasagna bake that’s perfect for a busy weeknight. Get the Recipe Save 04 of 15 Butter Chicken Potpie Food & Wine / Photo by Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Julian Hensarling / Prop Styling by Abby Armstrong This hybrid dish from F&W recipe developer Nicole Hopper marries the best parts of a cozy potpie with Indian butter chicken. Chicken thighs are marinated in a spiced yogurt mixture and topped with buttery store-bought puff pastry. Get the Recipe Save 05 of 15 King Ranch Casserole Alex Lau / Food Styling by Margaret Monroe Dickey / Prop Styling by Jillian Knox This cheesy Tex-Mex skillet casserole recipe combines flour tortillas, shredded rotisserie chicken, and melty Monterey Jack cheese for a satisfying bake that’s ready in just over an hour. Get the Recipe Save 06 of 15 Creamy Chicken Orzo with Boursin Food & Wine / Photo by Jen Causey / Food styling by Christina Daley / Prop styling by Torie Cox Everything’s better with Boursin. Follow the recipe’s order of operations, and in just 45 minutes you’ll have a skillet of juicy, golden chicken thighs nestled in cheesy, herb-rich orzo studded with charred Broccolini. Get the Recipe Save 07 of 15 Japanese Curry Chicken Potpie Food & Wine / Photo by Morgan Hunt Glaze / Food Styling by Sally McKay / Prop Styling by Abby Armstrong Tricia Manzanero Stuedeman in the Food & Wine test kitchen uses store-bought Japanese curry mix infused with warm spices to add extra flavor to a classic potpie filled with shredded rotisserie chicken, starchy potatoes, and tender carrots. Get the Recipe Save 08 of 15 Marry Me Chicken Stuffed Shells Food & Wine / Photo by Robby Lozano / Food Styling by Tricia Manzanero / Prop Styling by Josh Hoggle Marry Me Chicken takes casserole form in this crowd-pleasing recipe, where jumbo shells are stuffed with chicken, four cheeses, fresh basil, and Italian seasoning, then baked in marinara studded with sun-dried tomatoes. Get the Recipe Save 09 of 15 Chicken and Biscuits in a Pot Food & Wine / Photo by Carson Downing / Food Styling by Lauren McAnelly / Prop Styling by Joseph Wanek Straddling the line between chicken potpie and chicken and dumplings is this cozy recipe. Using shredded rotisserie chicken means you can have dinner on the table in less than an hour, complete with herb-inflected drop biscuits that come together in the food processor. Get the Recipe Save 10 of 15 Chicken Potpie with Mushrooms and Brie Food & Wine / Photo by Jen Causey / Food Styling by Margaret Monroe Dickey / Prop Styling by Priscilla Montiel Wild mushrooms and an entire wheel of double crème Brie cheese boost fan-favorite chicken potpie to a new level of deliciousness — feel free to use either store-bought or from-scratch pie dough. Get the Recipe Save 11 of 15 Chicken Parmesan Orzo Bake Food & Wine / Photo by Jen Causey / Food Styling by Emily Nabors Hall / Prop Styling by Josh Hoggle Shredded rotisserie chicken is mixed with tender orzo that cooks directly in marinara and chicken stock, allowing the pasta to soak up the rich tomato flavor as it bakes — no separate boiling required. Get the Recipe Save 12 of 15 Chicken Piccata Potpie Food & Wine / Photo by Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Margaret Monroe Dickey / Prop Styling by Julia Bayless Shredded rotisserie chicken and store-bought puff pastry shorten prep for this mashup dish from F&W recipe developer Julia Levy, which features the bright, briny flavors of fresh lemon juice and capers. Get the Recipe Save 13 of 15 Chicken and Spaghetti Casserole © Ian Knauer White cheddar, Monterey Jack, and Parmesan make this baked spaghetti a cheesy delight. The spaghetti intertwines with the chicken, soaking up the velvety sauce to ensure each bite is packed with flavor. Get the Recipe Save 14 of 15 Individual Chicken Potpies © Scott Hocker These charming single-serve potpies deliver all the cozy appeal of the classic in perfectly portioned form. A circle of buttery homemade crust tops each ramekin, which bakes into a golden, flaky lid. Inside, a rich filling of tender chicken, carrots, garlic, and shallot awaits. Get the Recipe Save 15 of 15 Shepherd’s Chicken Potpie © Scott Hocker This hearty take on chicken potpie nods to its culinary cousin, shepherd’s pie, by topping the creamy chicken base with a plush layer of mashed potato instead of pastry. Get the Recipe Save Explore more: Food Recipes Dinner Casseroles Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit