You know those nights when you’re too tired to cook, but also too hungry to settle for a bowl of cereal? That’s when I turn to this creamy chicken casserole. It’s cozy, cheesy, and gives off the kind of warmth that reminds me of my mom’s kitchen. Back then, dinner wasn’t about finesse—it was about full bellies and seconds. This dish checks all the boxes for what makes a dinner worth repeating: simple steps, big flavor, and minimal cleanup. It lands somewhere between comfort food and a fridge clean-out miracle, especially if you’ve got leftover rice or broccoli begging to be used. Oh, and don’t even get me started on the cheese—there’s plenty, and it’s unapologetically melty. Whether you’re after easy chicken casserole recipes or hunting down healthy chicken casserole recipes that actually taste good, this one has your back. It’s a bit of a chameleon too—swap in cauliflower for rice, or turkey for chicken. Whatever works. It’s all here in this cheesy chicken casserole that plays nicely with broccoli and rice, making it one of my favorite chicken and rice casserole recipes easy enough for a weeknight.