There’s something very satisfying about making a chicken casserole. Most of the time, you get the prep done, then just let it bubble away over a low heat for an easy dinner that has plenty of flavour. There are also lots of variations from around the world, as you’ll find with these chicken casserole recipes. From Moroccan chicken stew to a West African chicken mafé, Spanish chicken and a classic coq au vin, here are our best chicken casseroles for any occasion.
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Fancy Italian chicken casserole

Quick chicken casserole

West African chicken mafé

Chicken, asparagus and pea casserole

Chicken, sausage and bean cassoulet

Chicken cassoulet

Chicken fricassee with mushroom and leek

Chicken cacciatore

Chicken, celeriac and broad bean casserole

Slow-cooker coq au vin

Roast chicken with chorizo and chickpea stew

Coq au vin

Chicken pancetta casserole

Creamy chicken, potato and leek casserole

Creamy chicken and vegetable casserole

Spanish chicken and capsicum casserole

Chicken and potato casserole

Chicken cacciatore casserole

Spicy tomato and saffron chicken casserole


Chicken casserole

Spanish chicken casserole

Chicken casserole with mushrooms and celeriac

Country chicken casserole

Mustard chicken casserole

Julie Goodwin’s chicken cacciatore

Moroccan-spiced chicken casserole

Hot and sour ginger chicken casserole

Lemon chicken casserole

Chicken paprikash
What goes well with chicken casserole?
If you want to serve something with your chicken casserole, some popular options include:
- Mashed potato
- Rice
- Pasta
- Crusty bread
- Green beans
- Steamed vegetables
- Side salad
- Quinoa
Some chicken casserole recipes are also perfect served on their own, thanks to the rich flavours and other ingredients.
What’s the difference between a chicken stew and a casserole?
Traditionally a stew would be cooked on the stove and a casserole would be cooked in the oven, as the name “casserole” actually comes from the French baking dish it was originally made in. But the terms casserole and stew are often used interchangeably in Australia, New Zealand the UK and some other countries. In fact, not all of the chicken casserole recipes here are cooked in the oven.
There is one notable exception, though. In the US, the term casserole is typically used to refer to a baked dish that includes meat, vegetables, sauce, pasta (or another starch) and cheese. So, some American chicken casserole recipes might actually be closer to what we’d call a “pasta bake” in Australia.