12 Chicken Casseroles That Prove Delicious Doesn’t Have to Be Fancy or Hard

These casserole recipes use everything from Ranch seasoning to ooey-gooey grated cheese to make sure they're kid-friendly dinners that won't go to waste. Plus, the oven does most of the work, so you can kick up your feet after a long day.

Chicken Parmesan Casserole: Sometimes regular chicken Parm, as comforting as it is, just doesn't cut it. For those nights, there's this casserole recipe that adds pasta to the mix. Get the recipe from The Recipe Critic.

One Pot Cheesy Chicken, Broccoli, and Rice Casserole: Something magical happens when you take the standard broccoli, chicken, and rice weeknight dinner and bake it all together with plenty of gooey cheese. Get the recipe from Jo Cooks.

"Cracked Out" Hot Chicken Salad: If you've never baked potato chips into a casserole before, you're in for a treat! It's like a Midwestern tater tot hotdish but with a seriously delicious crunch. Get the recipe from Plain Chicken.

Teriyaki Chicken Casserole: Skip the part where you stand over the stove stirring your teriyaki stir-fry and let the oven do most of the work for you. The flavors still soak into everything for that perfect savory bite. Get the recipe from Life in the Lofthouse.

Creamy Chicken, Quinoa, and Broccoli Casserole: This healthier take on the chicken, broccoli, and cheese combo may scale back on the gooey stuff, but it pumps up the flavor with seasoning and bacon! Get the recipe from Pinch of Yum.

Chicken Enchilada Casserole: Ditch all the rolling and prep that goes into traditional enchiladas and simply stack the ingredients like this genius blogger; one bite and you'll see that it's just as delicious! Get the recipe from Gimme Some Oven.

Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole: Even Alfredo sauce purists will love the version of the sauce in this cozy casserole: Ranch spices boost the flavor while Cheddar cheese keeps that creaminess you crave. Get the recipe from Damn Delicious.

Easy Lemon Chicken Potato Casserole: Make sure to dish yourself up a portion that includes some of the crispy top. The edges of the potatoes brown perfectly for crispy hash brown-like bites. Get the recipe from Gimme Some Oven.

Smothered Chicken Casserole: This easy dinner recipe takes the tastier parts of the Caesar salad--the chicken and the dressing, of course--and turns them into a full, flavor-packed meal. Get the recipe from Heather Likes Food.

Chicken Noodle Casserole: Is it chicken noodle soup without the broth or chicken pot pie without the crust? We're not sure, but we know that it's 100% delicious. Get the recipe from Life in the Lofthouse.

Buffalo Chicken Casserole: Low-carb doesn't have to mean low on flavor with this recipe that replaces rice with cauliflower and pumps up the flavor with a healthy helping of buffalo seasoning. Get the recipe from Wicked Spatula.

Mexican Chicken Quinoa Casserole: You'll get all the flavor of sizzling fajitas without any of the stirring with this incredible, protein-packed casserole--and it can even be used as a dip for chips! Get the recipe from Pinch of Yum.

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