16 Chicken Casseroles for a Crowd That Will Satisfy Every Palate

The Ultimate Chicken and Noodle Casserole

This delicious meal is by far one of the best chicken casseroles for a crowd. We call it 'ultimate' because the dish goes all out. For your next party, make this creamy, cheesy chicken and noodle recipe, which features Alfredo sauce, veggies, panko, almonds, and Parmesan cheese.

Hot Chicken Salad Casserole

We all love a good old-fashioned chicken salad sandwich. Now imagine it in an easy casserole that takes only an hour to make. We used ingredients that are typical in a chicken salad, like celery, lemon, almonds, and yogurt (in place of mayo), but there are also casserole favorites, like a can of cream of chicken soup and mozzarella cheese.

Smoky Chicken and Cheesy Potato Casserole

We all love an easy-to-make cheesy chicken casserole, and this one is definitely convenient and delectable. The main ingredients for this slow cooker recipe are cream of chicken soup, potatoes with onions and peppers, and smoked cheddar cheese. Pop in a few cups of smoked or roasted chicken and you've got a great dinner simmering away.

Creamy Chicken and Vegetable Pot Pie

Who said a creamy chicken pot pie had to be a lot of work? Our recipe has some hacks to reduce all that. The main ingredients you'll need are Alfredo sauce, pizza dough, chopped chicken, and frozen mixed vegetables. Spread out the dough with a rolling pin, pop this pie into the oven for just 25 minutes, and you'll have your best chicken casserole recipe up your sleeve.

Chicken Caesar Lasagna

We love Caesar salad, but we love lasagna even more. For this recipe, we combined the two for a fresh take on the Italian noodle bake. Layers of noodles, Alfredo sauce, and roasted red peppers add up to one beautiful chicken casserole.

Chicken Cheeseburger Shepherd's Pie

Enjoy the yummy flavors of a cheeseburger without the greasy mess. Our shepherd's pie recipe uses ground chicken, but you can easily substitute something else. We added dill pickles, mustard, cheddar cheese, and tomato paste for the burger flavors, and topped the mix in mashed potatoes to create a shepherd's pie. Cook it up in a five-quart pot and pop it into the oven.

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One-Pot Barbecue Chicken Pot Pie

Reach out for this recipe on those hectic days when you don't have time for a lot of cleanup. This easy chicken pot pie recipe has all of the hearty ingredients you love—and some smoky flavor, thanks to barbecue sauce. You'll cook everything in one pot, then bake it for 20 minutes. It's that easy.

Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole

Our chicken and rice casserole will impress even the pickiest person in your family and it takes only 30 minutes to prep. Stir together celery and onion in hot butter in the skillet, then add some chicken soup, wine, sour cream, and basil. Pop in some cooked rice and chicken, and this delicious casserole is ready to bake, uncovered, for 35 minutes.

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Indian-Spiced Chicken Casserole

This chicken noodle casserole uses garam masala, a popular Indian spice, to take it to the next level. Our recipe is filled to the brim with flavor, thanks to spices like cumin, turmeric, cayenne pepper, and chili powder. We use vermicelli for the noodles, which gives a fun twist to your classic casserole.

Sweet Potato-Topped Chicken

Thanksgiving flavors don't have to be reserved for the holidays. One of our best chicken casserole recipes combines sweet potatoes, vegetables, and cream of mushroom soup for a sweet and savory meal. Mash the sweet potatoes with an electric mixer and use them to top the chicken.

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Hot 'n' Cheesy Chicken Casserole

There's nothing more comforting than a cheesy chicken casserole, but our recipe adds a surprise kick. This chicken, broccoli, and rice casserole calls for some green chiles for a bit of heat. Add crushed crackers for a crisp topping.

Chicken Taco Pasta

Spice things up with our hearty chicken pasta dish that you can make in just one pot. Our recipe incorporates the Tex-Mex flavors we love in one of the best chicken casseroles for a crowd. Add some taco seasoning, top everything with Monterey Jack cheese, and you've got a little bit of kick to your dinner tonight.

Chicken Florentine Artichoke Bake

If you're trying to get some vegetables into your dinner plans, this baked chicken casserole is one way to do it. Our Italian-inspired casserole uses bow-tie pasta, tomatoes, spinach, and artichoke hearts. You just need to boil the pasta, heat some vegetables, transfer everything into a baking dish, and pop it into the oven.

Pumpkin-Tortilla Casserole with Chicken

Pumpkin is not exclusively for desserts. In this recipe, it gives a chicken casserole an extra-creamy and delicious taste and texture. Yes, we know, that sounds surprising—but trust us, it all works together, and for a bit of crunch, you can top it in roasted pumpkin seeds.

Andouille-Chicken Lasagna

For a nice smoked flavor, add andouille sausage to your next lasagna dish. Our recipe calls for Alfredo sauce, Parmesan, and mozzarella cheese. Cook the noodles, combine everything in a skillet, and layer the pasta in a baking dish for a delicious chicken casserole dinner.

Greek Chicken and Pita Casserole

If you've got leftover chicken in the fridge, you'll love this simple meal idea. Use it to make what's essentially Greek nachos. This one of our best chicken casserole recipes, using pita wedges with Greek seasoning. Who doesn't love pita bread?