You can’t go wrong with a tasty and reliable recipe that starts with a 9-by-13-inch baking dish and chicken breast. Often, it’s these sorts of casseroles and bakes that take a weeknight dinner from meh to great—and they steal the show at potlucks and gatherings all year long. Here are 20 easy and yummy chicken recipes, from fun takes on chicken cordon bleu to chicken and rice, that everyone should have in their back pocket. All you need is your trusty Pyrex!
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Broccoli Chicken Casserole
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“I made this tonight and was pleased with it. Even my SUPER picky 5 yr. old cleaned his plate!!! My husband who usually HATES casseroles liked it as well.” —SPLARISH2
Chicken Cobbler
Allrecipes/Ramona Cruz-Peters
“Made it for my card group lunch, and everyone left with the recipe! Plenty of leftovers and hubby was so happy. Made again, split it into meals to freeze. We loved it! Don’t panic if it looks very “wet” before baking. It comes out perfect!” —CrispLime2869
Marry Me Chicken Pasta Bake
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“Easy and delicious…I also didn’t have jarred sun dried tomatoes, only the dry kind—I rehydrated them by adding a bit of boiling water to the pan with the white wine and letting it boil off, then soaking the ones for the top of the casserole in boiling water for about 15 minutes before draining and topping. My husband is obsessed.” –Grocery Addict
Creamy Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole
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“I tripled the recipe, served it to my family last week on vacation, and I’m already making it again for them. Literally 20 people who don’t agree on anything all loved it, so thank you for sharing this recipe!!” —cyndisimms
Chicken Primavera Pasta Bake
Jason Donnelly / Food Styling: Holly Dreesman / Prop Styling: Lexi Juhl, Dera Burreson
“Made this recipe exactly as written. Used fresh herbs from my garden. Was a big hit!!!” –Tim Moore
Chicken Noodle Casserole
Allrecipes / Abbey Littlejohn
“This is honestly one of my absolute favorite casseroles ever!! I’ve been making it for years. The only change I have to make is make is that my husband doesn’t like mushrooms (they don’t like him either), so I just use two cans of Cream of Chicken soup. I absolutely love it!!” —vickyshea
Creamy Chicken Piccata Pasta Bake
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
Made with bright lemon and briny capers, this piccata pasta bake is creamy and cheesy, too. Alfredo pasta sauce, ricotta, and parmesan make for a winning combo—and chicken breasts offer some heartiness and protein.
The Best Parmesan Chicken Bake
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“a delightfully easy and very GOOD dinner, fast and filling. Who can ask for anything more? So many add-ons if you want, mushrooms, artichokes, black olives… it was really good.” –Kitchenista Jane
Million Dollar Chicken Breasts
Photographer: Grant Webster / Food Styling: Shannon Goforth / Prop Styling: Gabriel Greco
“What a way to make the humble chicken breast fancy! This is a VERY rich recipe but so worth the calorie indulgence!… Really good and decadent!” —LaDonna Langwell
Easy Chicken and Stuffing Bake
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“This is an epic dish! It smells so good and the taste is even better. It’s so savory and such a comfort dish. I fixed green beans and mashed potatoes to go with mine but a side salad or other sides would be great, too.” –Emclark
Easy Creamy Chicken Casserole
“I have made this forever- it was our family’s chicken casserole. We use 1 can cream of chicken, one can of cream of celery or mushroom, 8oz of sour cream. 2 large chicken breasts shredded. Sounds too simple to be good but always a favorite. Some of the family serves over rice, some of us egg noodles!” —GlitzyFork2134
Buffalo Chicken and Roasted Potato Casserole
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“My son said this was the best, he said ” Mom I could [devour] all of it” . I agree with him. This is one of the best YouTube recipes I’ve made. Can’t wait to make more. Thanks for the help. Simple enough for him to make.” —StrongRib9903
Delicious Baked Chicken
“Chicken was tender & wonderful flavor. Thank you, this recipe is a keeper.” —TidyCream1306
Anniversary Chicken I
“Made this for a wedding tonight for the first time and it was a hit. Everyone loved it and I will be making it again but for my family.” —Lori Sexton
Mamaw’s Chicken and Rice Casserole
Photographer: Jake Sternquist / Food Styling: Sammy Mila / Prop Styling: Kristen Schooley
“This is divine! Inexpensive, filling and delicious! I would consider this a cold weather meal, like stews and roasts.I used canned chicken breast cause I had it on hand. Over the several times I’ve made this, I’ve enjoyed toying with additions – green onions, crumbled bacon, mixed veggies, etc.Give it a shot and make it your own!” —LimeJelly3197
Quick Bruschetta Chicken Bake
Photographer: Robby Lozano / Food Styling: Jennifer Wendorf / Prop Styling: Abby Armstrong
“This was super easy and delicious. I will definitely make it again. Thanks!” —ChrisG
Salsa Chicken
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“This recipe was so easy and delicious! First, I soaked the chicken in buttermilk for a couple hours and cut the breasts in half. Also added some chopped onion on top of salsa before baking. Unfortunately I can’t recommend a store-bought salsa as I used homemade salsa I bought from a single mom who lost her government job recently. Saved to my favorites! Served with charro beans, calabacitas, chips, & guacamole” —Roz
Broccoli, Rice, Cheese, and Chicken Casserole
Stacy Allen / Food Styling: Julian Henserling / Prop Styling: Christina Daley
“This recipe worked perfectly for the family. The chicken thighs cut like butter, and the potatoes were silky with a slight crunch from the potato skin.” —PeppyGlass4830
Quick Baked Chicken Parmesan
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“It turned out yummy!The only thing I did differently, is once it was done baking, I put it under the broiler to get the cheese a little browned. It looked and tasted so yummy!” —mickeyeric69
Easy Italian Chicken
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“I’ve made this as a quick go-to for a long time. I just add some shredded parmesan or mozzarella cheese for the last few minutes. Great with garlic/butter noodles and a salad :)” —Renee
