9 delicious comfort chicken dishes that'll have your guests begging for more

Chicken is the little black dress of meat: it can be pretty inexpensive, and it goes with everything. Still, it's easy to fall into habits and make the same dish every single week. If you're in the mood for something different, you'll love the recipes I've rounded out.

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How do you make a loaded baked potato even better? You add some chicken, and put it all to one casserole dish for a one pot meal that requires little cleanup and even less work. That's just what you get in the recipe that follows. Get the full recipe here.

There's nothing more satisfying than coming home to a comfort meal. Chicken pot pie is an absolute classic, and the recipe below is the best. Imagine a warm, rich filling and a bit of flaky pastry with every bite. It's best to eat this hot out of the oven so the puffed pastry top doesn't get too soggy. Get the full recipe here.

Chicken for breakfast or waffles for dinner? Yup! These homemade waffles and a classic fried chicken recipe topped with butter and maple syrup are the perfect way to mend a broken heart or fill an empty tummy. Check out the full recipe from Tori Avey.

Cheese? Check. Pasta? Check. Chicken? Check. Bacon? Double check. This comforting pasta hits all the boxes and takes less than an hour to get on the table. Want to take the comfort level up a notch? Serve it with garlic bread. Check out the full recipe here.

5. Chicken bacon ranch casserole​

Chicken, bacon, ranch dressing and cheddar cheese are four flavors that have been delighting our palates for generations, and when combined simply and with care, these four ingredients are all you need to produce a wholesome and delicious bacon ranch chicken casserole—perfect for any family meal. Get the full recipe here.

With cold weather ebbing out summer temperatures, this hearty dish is sure to comfort you when the snow kicks in. Ease the fall colds and winter flu season with a bowl of this veggie-filled dinner. Try doubling the recipe so you can freeze the extra. Check out the recipe here.

The flavors of ham, cheese, and chicken all work together so nicely in Chicken Cordon Bleu, it's not hard to see why it remains a favorite of many today. But it can be a lot of work. This recipe makes the whole process a lot easier and takes just 15 mins to prep! Get the full recipe here.

I love Chicken Alfredo, and everyone around my table does, too. But sometimes, I don't even want to wait for the water to boil. With the recipe below, I don't have to. I can make the entire thing ahead of time and leave it in my freezer. Get the full recipe here.

This meal is so simple you only have to wash one dish. Yup. You mix it and bake it in a casserole dish. Stuffed with chicken, rice, and soup. The recipe from Norine's Nest doesn't call for it, but feel free to add a cup of cheese to the mixture for some serious comfort eats. ​