As a way to save money, often I grab a large family-size container of boneless skinless chicken breasts when grocery shopping. However, figuring out what to do with all of it before it goes bad can be hard.
I know you can freeze it, and half the time I do freeze the chicken so it doesn’t go bad before I can make some of these easy casserole dinner recipes, but, it’s always nice to have a plan of how I want to use the chicken beforehand.
So, if you are looking for some new, delicious, easy, and cost-efficient meals to make for your family, this is the post for you!
These easy chicken recipes below are sure to become family staple recipes that the whole family will enjoy, and maybe even ask for seconds.
Why make casserole dishes?
Another great thing about these recipes is that most of them can be made ahead of time. This makes for an easy dinner on busy weeknights and is perfect when you want to meal prep for the week.
Also with casseroles, you can often have your carbs, vegetables, and protein all in one dish!
Can you freeze chicken casserole dishes?
Yes! When you store the casseroles in either freezer-safe dishes or disposable containers. Prep the meal and then place it in the freezer for up to 90 days.
Then pull it out 12-24 hours in advance to let the casserole dish thaw in the fridge and then continue baking as instructed.
10 of the Best Chicken Casserole Dishes:
Chicken Parmesan Casserole
Difficulty: Easy
Chicken Noodle Casserole
Chicken Noodle Casserole is one of my favorite pantry meals. It uses mostly canned or frozen goods that I always have in my pantry at home.
French Onion Chicken Casserole
French Onion Chicken Casserole has classic French flavors, tender chicken, and lots and lots of cheese. What more could you want?
Chicken Stuffing Casserole with Zucchini
Chicken Stuffing Casserole with Zucchini is creamy, savory, carb-y, and totally delicious! If you’re a stuffing fan, you will love this.
Type of ingredients needed for chicken casseroles:
Many of these delicious casseroles will only need a few simple ingredients plus a few pantry staples will be all you need.
Since it has only a few ingredients they are perfect for those looking for budget-friendly meals for the family.
Can you use something besides chicken?
Many of these recipes could use something besides chicken. However, you can use different types of chicken for these easy dinner recipes.
- Chicken thighs
- Chicken tenders
- Chicken breasts
More chicken recipes:
- One Pot Chicken Noodle Soup
- Slow Cooker Southwest Chicken Bowls
- Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup
- Slow Cooker Italian Chicken Noodle Soup
Quick links for making dinner easy:
- Family meal plans
- Tools for the kitchen and more
- The best cookbook for family dinner recipes
- FREE budget meal plan
- Cooking videos to watch
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