Everybody loves comfort food meals. They are the ones that almost never get any complaints, so we turn to them again and again. From a beautiful roasted chicken, to a slow cooked beef roast, these are some of our favorite go-to suppers.

But when you think of a great comfort food meal, do you assume you won't have time to make it during the week? With the help of slow cookers and Instant Pots it's become much easier to enjoy dishes usually reserved for Sunday suppers only.

Casseroles are another way to enjoy tasty, hearty meals that can turn a bad day around the minute you take the first bite. This chicken casserole recipe has a stuffing topping, big flavor, is super simple and sure to become a staple in your midweek meal rotation.

With the literally thousands of casserole recipes there are out there, it might be hard to believe that for the most part there are five things that go into a great one:

Of course not every single casserole will have all of these, but it's definitely a good basis for many of them.

Related: 30 Tried and True Casseroles

When it comes to a terrific chicken casserole, there are a few options that come to mind, and since all share the same protein, the difference in fillings is what makes each special. Here are a few of my favorites:

Since most chicken casseroles include both a starch (pasta or rice for example) and vegetables, many consider them a one pan meal. For my family, I will add at least one side dish, like a salad or fresh fruit and maybe a nice baguette to round out the meal. For chicken casseroles that don't include many veggies, like this one, I will serve  steamed broccoli, cauliflower or corn with it.

1. Place chicken, bouillon, celery, onion, salt and pepper in large stock pot. Cover with water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and gently boil for 20-30 minutes until chicken is cooked through.

2. When chicken is cooked, remove it with the celery to cool. Shred chicken and chop celery.

3. Mix soups and milk into chicken mixture. Transfer to a greased 9x13 baking dish.

4. Melt butter and combine with stuffing mix. Top chicken mixture with moistened stuffing mix.

5. Cover with foil and bake at 350 for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake for 15-20 additional minutes until golden brown. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Chicken and stuffing casserole is one of those meals that feels like a hug at the end of a long day. Round out this amazing supper with a steamed veggie or tossed salad. With our busy schedules and hectic lives, comfort foods shouldn't have to wait until the weekend to be enjoyed!

Krista Marshall is the creator of Everyday Mom's Meals .