Grab some shredded chicken or use leftovers. Here are 5+ casseroles that are so good you will definitely come back for seconds

I love chicken – it's my favorite meat. But even more than I love chicken, I love a good chicken casserole. Cheese, rice, pasta – pretty much any filler will do. So many varieties exist for chicken casseroles, you would need weeks to list them all.

The recipes below are just a sampling, but there's a high likelihood you're going to love at least one. Gather around the table to a nice home-cooked meal shared with your family. You won't regret it.

This casserole is a comfort meal that hits the spot and doesn't require a ton of work – even when you prep it for the freezer. You can make this dish with both sauce made from scratch and with jarred Alfredo sauce. Honestly, if you plan to freeze this dish, use the jarred sauce because it will hold up so much better. In addition, when you leave that part to someone else, the entire casserole comes together very quickly. Get the full recipe here.

Chicken tetrazzini is a time-honored Italian dish. Although you can find it at restaurants, it's so simple to make at home. In the recipe below, baked chicken melds with onion and mushrooms in a creamy sauce mixed with cooked noodles. Get the full recipe here.

Most of the ingredients in this recipe are pantry staples, so all you need to whip up is the chicken. If you've got leftover shredded chicken, that's even better. You can buy rotisserie chicken from the store or toss a few chicken breasts in the slow cooker overnight to have ready-to-shred chicken waiting for you in the morning. Get the full recipe here.

This recipe is a classic. You may remember eating this as a kid – and possibly trying to pick out the broccoli when nobody was looking. Now that you're an adult, you may like broccoli (especially when it’s smothered in ooey, gooey cheese). The recipe below is creamy and comforting, and it might even trick your kids into eating this healthy vegetable. Get the full recipe here.

You may never order Mexican takeout again after you try the recipe below. It's just as good as anything you can get at a restaurant, for a fraction of the price. Not only that, but this cheesy chicken enchilada casserole is quick and easy to make, too. Who doesn't love a one-pan meal that's ready in 30 minutes? Cleanup is a breeze, so you can spend time with your family at the table instead of time cleaning the kitchen. Get the full recipe here.