32 Casseroles You Can Make With Rotisserie Chicken

Rotisserie chicken casserole are a match made in comfort food heaven.

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Updated on July 24, 2024

Southern Living Million Dollar Chicken Casserole plated and ready to serve — Photo:
Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer

We love a warm, home-cooked dinner, especially when it comes in a casserole dish, and every good Southern cook has a recipe box filled with casserole dishes ready to whip up at the drop of a hat for any occasion. Whether it's a weeknight family dinner or church potluck, they're affordable and come together quickly, plus you can make them ahead of time and freeze for later.

Chicken seems to find its way into many casserole favorites, and we're not afraid to use a store-bought rotisserie chicken, which can be a total time saver. We love the ease that a rotisserie chicken provides, so it's no surprise that we have an arsenal of rotisserie chicken recipes that'll fill your bellies.

From classics like Chicken And Broccoli to new takes on traditional dishes like Chicken Fajita Casserole, we have something for everyone. So pick up a rotisserie chicken at the grocery store, and try one of these delicious rotisserie chicken casseroles for your next weeknight dinner. We promise the whole family will be coming back for seconds.

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Chicken Alfredo Lasagna

Southern Living Chicken Alfredo Lasagna in the pan to serve — Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey

Lasagna, but make it Chicken Alfredo. This recipe balances a bit of ease with the elevated: store-bought rotisserie chicken and pasta are easy to bring together, and you'll whip up your very own cheesy alfredo sauce base with a buttery roux of flour and butter, beefed up with heavy cream, and spices.

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Chicken Enchilada

Southern Living Chicken Enchiladas in the dish to serve, topped with sour cream and chopped cilantro — Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley

Rotisserie chicken gets the enchilada treatment with store bought red enchilada sauce, taco seasoning, melty Monterey Jack cheese. With just a few readymade ingredients, you've got dinner on the table in no time.

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Million Dollar Chicken Casserole

Southern Living Million Dollar Chicken Casserole plated and ready to serve — Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer

A rich and decadent casserole that tastes like a million bucks—but definitely doesn't cost that. The ease and simplicity of store bought rotisserie chicken makes it even more appealing. The result is a cozy, tasty, hearty meal all week long.

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Buffalo Ranch Chicken-Broccoli Casserole

Buffalo Ranch Chicken-Broccoli Casserole — Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis

Dreaming of a plate of ranch-dunked buffalo wings? Make this flavor-packed casserole to curb your craving.

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Classic Chicken Tetrazzini

Chicken Tetrazzini — Brittany Conerly; Prop Stylist: Christina Brockman; Food Stylist: Karen Rankin

One rotisserie chicken is equal to four cups of chicken, so you can effortlessly save time rather than cooking a chicken for this comfort dish.

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Chicken Fajita Casserole

Chicken Fajita Casserole — Will Dickey; Prop Styling: Christina Daley; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners

Switch up taco night with this spin on fajitas that only requires 25 minutes of hands-on time. For the finishing touch, have a topping bar with tortilla chips, sour cream, sliced avocado, salsa, cilantro, and lime wedges.

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Crispy Onions and Parmesan Chicken-Broccoli Casserole

Crispy Onions and Parmesan Chicken-Broccoli Casserole — Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis

It's hard to beat anything with crispy onions and this casserole doesn't fall short. Ready in just 40 minutes, this lightened up dish is made for busy weeknights and you won't believe how simple it is to make.

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Chicken-Bacon Ranch Casserole

Chicken-Bacon Ranch Casserole — Alison Miksch

This easy, crowd-pleasing dinner will have your kids begging for it again week after week. After all, bacon, cheese, pasta and chicken is a hard combo to beat.

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Lightened-Up Chicken-Broccoli Casserole

Lightened-Up Chicken-Broccoli Casserole — Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis

This one does it all: healthy, yummy, and easy. Plus, it packs all of the flavor you'd expect along with a health-conscious take on ingredients.

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Chicken-Tortilla Casserole

Chicken Tortilla Casserole — Photography and Styling: Caitlin Bensel

Looking for something a bit hardier than soup, but itching for the flavors of tortilla soup? We have you covered. Truly a one-pot dish, just stir it all together and pop it in the oven. You'll have dinner on the table in under an hour.

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Creamy Chicken Alfredo Casserole

Creamy Chicken Alfredo Casserole — Greg DuPree

This rich, cheesy pasta bake is the ideal cold weather comfort food. It serves four, so you'll probably want to double up on the recipe!

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Chicken Cobbler Casserole

Chicken Cobbler Casserole — William Dickey

This delicacy might be similar in nature, but definitely isn't your average chicken pot pie. Filled with mushrooms, roasted red bell peppers, and chicken then topped with cheesy, herby bread—it'll warm you from the inside out.

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Heavenly Chicken Lasagna

Heavenly Chicken Lasagna — Lee Harrelson; Styling: Mindi Shapiro

Everyone loves a creamy, hearty lasagna and this one is a cinch to make when using rotisserie chicken.

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Mushroom and Thyme Chicken-Broccoli Casserole

Mushroom and Thyme Chicken-Broccoli Casserole — Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis

This isn't your run-of-the-mill chicken and broccoli casserole. Embellished with delicious cremini mushrooms and fontina cheese, this version of the classic recipe is sure to wow any crowd.

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Hot Chicken Salad

hot chicken salad — Southern Living

Now we know Southerners love their chicken salad, but have you tried Hot Chicken Salad? This baked rendition still has the classic combination of chicken, mayonnaise, and celery with a few added flavorful and unique ingredients including potato chips.

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Pasta-Chicken-Broccoli Bake

Pasta-Chicken-Broccoli Bake — Iain Bagwell

This beloved pasta bake might not directly call for a rotisserie chicken, but it's the perfect substitute to cooking your own.

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Poppy Seed Chicken

Classic Poppy Seed Chicken — Southern Living

This Southern staple feels nostalgic and is a dish we are happy to eat time and time again. With only six ingredients, consisting of many pantry and refrigerator staples, this recipe is the ideal budget-friendly weeknight dinner.

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Skillet Enchiladas Suizas

Skillet Enchiladas Suizas — Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Torie Cox

No cast iron? No problem. Though it doesn't have casserole in the name, as our easiest enchiladas ever, it can easily be considered one. Just sauté the first six ingredients in a non-stick skillet, then transfer to a casserole dish and stir in the remaining ingredients before placing in the oven.

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Baked Ziti with Chicken

Baked Ziti with Chicken — Photographer: Will Dickey Prop Stylist: Missie Crawford Food Stylist: Erin Merhar

In place of ground beef or sausage in the traditional baked ziti, this version calls for store-bought rotisserie chicken making it about as easy as it gets.

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Chicken Spaghetti Casserole

Southern Living Chicken Spaghetti Casserole in the dish to serve — Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Karen Rankin, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen

This easy recipe calls for a whole chicken, so we're turning to our trusty rotisserie chicken to make it even easier.

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Chicken Tamale Pie

Chicken Tamale Pie — Antonis Achilleos

As Southerners, we've been known to turn just about anything into a casserole. So while, this dish is not quite the traditional casserole, it's a delicious spin on tamales that can readily be made in a casserole dish.

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Pimiento Cheese Chicken-Broccoli Casserole

Pimiento Cheese Chicken-Broccoli Casserole — Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis

Leave it to the South find a way to integrate pimiento cheese into a casserole.

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Buffalo Chicken Enchiladas

Buffalo Chicken Enchiladas — Photographer: Will Dickey Prop Stylist: Missie Crawford Food Stylist: Erin Merhar

Buffalo chicken flavors get a weeknight-friendly preparation in this recipe for enchiladas, which you can make even easier with the addition of rotisserie chicken.

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Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole

Southern Living Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole served over egg noodles — Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox

Love the flavor of chicken cordon bleu but hate the prep? Try this recipe, which is a tried-and-true family favorite.

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Old-Fashioned Chicken Pot Pie

Old-Fashioned Chicken Pot Pie — Stacy K. Allen, Food Stylist: Torie Cox, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster

Those who love this recipe know you can make it easier by swapping the poached chicken for shredded meat from a medium-size rotisserie chicken.

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Doritos Chicken Casserole

Southern Living Doritos Chicken Casserole serving on plate with casserole beside — Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

This kid-friendly dish makes for the perfect weeknight dinner. It also feeds a crowd.

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Chicken-And-Rice Bake With Broccolini

Southern Living Chicken-and-Rice Bake with Broccolini in pan with serving spoon — Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely

Chicken and rice, the quintessential dinnertime combo, gets even easier when prepped in a casserole dish alongside a nutritious dose of broccolini.

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Chicken-And-Wild Rice Casserole

Southern Living Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole with a serving scooped out onto a teal plate — Morgan Hunt Glaze; Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf; Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless

In this recipe, the chopped cooked chicken can easily be substituted with meat from a rotisserie chicken or any other leftover cooked chicken you have on hand.

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King Ranch Chicken Casserole

King Ranch Chicken Casserole — Stacy K. Allen, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley

Long a favorite weeknight dish, this recipe comes together with pulled chicken, corn tortillas, cheese, and spicy green chiles. It's a match made in heaven.

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Chicken-and-Biscuit Cobbler

Chicken-and-Biscuit Cobbler

How can you make chicken and biscuits even better? Whip them into a cobbler, which will satisfy even the pickiest eaters.

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Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Chicken Enchilada Casserole — Hector Sanchez

This recipe calls for six cups of shredded cooked chicken, making it easy to use up your weekly rotisserie bird.

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Sheet Pan Broccoli-and-Chicken Casserole

Sheet Pan Broccoli-and-Chicken Casserole — Photographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist Christine Keely

What's easier than a rotisserie-chicken-based casserole? One made in a sheet pan with plenty of broccoli for a well-balanced dish.

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