61 Healthy Casserole Recipes That Work for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Every year when fall and winter roll around, it’s completely natural to find yourself eschewing all those light, fresh salads we lived on during summer and craving comfort food that you know will keep you warm and satisfied.

When I think of comfort food, casseroles are the first thing that comes to mind. Made in one dish, served from oven to table and overflowing with delicious flavors, there isn’t a casserole that I’ll reject—especially when it’s chilly outside.

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Easy Healthy Casseroles

While casseroles may often be heavy, loaded with carbs, pasta, rice and other carb-heavy ingredients, it’s not that hard to make a lighter version.

Healthy casseroles can also be chock full of veggies for fiber and color, use less cream or cheese so they’re lighter on the stomach or even forgo wheat altogether for gluten-free alternatives. 

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Healthy Casseroles with Chicken

Among my favorite casseroles definitely is a chicken casserole, because it gets you protein and doesn’t create a big dent in your budget. It’ll also keep you full for longer.

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Best Healthy Casseroles

There are so many ways to make a healthier casserole. You’ve got vegan and vegetarian casseroles such as vegetable lasagna, vegan moussaka with lentils and vegetarian enchilada casserole. 

You can also make low-carb casseroles such as cauliflower rice taco casserole, zucchini taco casserole and sausage, peppers and mushrooms low-carb casserole. Plus plenty more recipes for everyone to enjoy!

Browse through these 61 easy casserole ideas, make sure you pin your favorites and get cooking!

Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole

Loaded with veggies and sprinkled with cheese, this one-dish dinner is sure to become a family favorite.

Get the recipe: Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole

Mexican Quinoa Casserole

Quinoa and black beans make this colorful Mexican quinoa casserole a protein-rich vegetarian option.

Get the recipe: Mexican Quinoa Casserole

Egg and Sausage Casserole

This egg and sausage casserole is tailor-made for easy brunch entertaining. You can assemble the casserole the night before and then pop it into the oven in the morning.

Get the recipe: Egg and Sausage Casserole

Greek Pastitsio Casserole

This short-cut version of pastitsio features the warming cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice that gives this comfort-food dish its Greek flair. Whole-grain pasta and low-fat cheese and milk give the casserole a healthy bent; make it in an oven-proof skillet and there’s one less dish to clean.

Get the recipe: Greek Pastitsio Casserole

Lentil Casserole

This comforting lentil casserole is a family favorite! Lentils and kidney beans are simmered with diced tomatoes, rosemary, and garlic, then topped with shredded cheddar cheese and put in the oven for a quick broil for this easy weeknight meal you will want to eat on repeat.

Get the recipe: Lentil Casserole

Spinach Artichoke Quinoa Casserole

This quinoa casserole is creamy, rich, comforting and also a cinch to make. It’s everything you want from a casserole, but it’s vegan, gluten-free and healthy!

Get the recipe: Spinach Artichoke Quinoa Casserole

Easy Crustless Spinach Quiche

A crustless spinach quiche that’s tasty, low in carbs and perfect for a light lunch or dinner. A gluten-free, dairy-free and paleo recipe.

Get the recipe: Easy Crustless Spinach Quiche

Creamy Garlic Spaghetti Squash Casserole

This creamy garlic spaghetti squash casserole is so saucy and delicious! It has a creamy, Paleo, Whole30 and dairy-free sauce packed with garlicky goodness.

Get the recipe: Creamy Garlic Spaghetti Squash Casserole

Zucchini Taco Casserole

You’ll love this healthy twist on a traditional Mexican food favorite. Grab some sour cream and fresh limes as toppings and this zucchini taco casserole will be a hit!

Get the recipe: Zucchini Taco Casserole

Sweet Potato Zucchini Casserole

This sweet potato zucchini casserole is incredibly flavorful, gluten-free and easy to make. It’ll be on your table in less than 30 minutes and is a one-pan meal loaded with protein, vitamins and nutrients.

Get the recipe: Sweet Potato Zucchini Casserole

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Broccoli Bake

Broccoli bake is a casserole made with a creamy white sauce from dairy-free cream cheese, baked to cheesy perfection and topped with crunchy potato chips. The ultimate comfort food, warm from the oven, creamy and rich.

Get the recipe: Broccoli Bake

Chicken and Lentil Casserole

Santa Fe chicken and lentil casserole recipe with corn, green lentils, chicken, cayenne, cilantro and cheese baked into a healthy kid-approved bake. It will win the hearts of all lentil haters.

Get the recipe: Chicken and Lentil Casserole

Hatch Green Chile and Tomato Egg Casserole

A vegetarian breakfast casserole with the fresh taste of hatch green chiles and tomatoes makes for a super easy and quick dinner recipe or even breakfast!

Get the recipe: Hatch Green Chile and Tomato Egg Casserole

Cheesy Mushroom Casserole

This deliciously cheesy mushroom casserole is wonderfully flavored with onions, thyme, and melted gruyere. Made without breadcrumbs and ready in about 40 minutes, and it’s keto and gluten-free.

Get the recipe: Cheesy Mushroom Casserole

Vegetarian Eggplant Pasta Casserole

This vegetarian eggplant pasta casserole is an easy delicious pasta recipe with added vegetables for variety in texture, nutrition and flavor.

Get the recipe: Vegetarian Eggplant Pasta Casserole

Healthy Tuna Noodle Casserole

This healthy tuna noodle casserole is cheesy, creamy and packed with juicy chunks of tuna! No canned soup, but easy peasy to whip up!

Get the recipe: Healthy Tuna Noodle Casserole

Vegan Mexican Stuffed Pepper Casserole

This healthy vegan Mexican stuffed pepper casserole uses pantry staple ingredients and turns them into a fuss-free dump-and-bake meal!

Get the recipe: Vegan Mexican Stuffed Pepper Casserole

Sweet Potato Black Bean Casserole

In this sweet potato black bean casserole, diced sweet potatoes, chunky salsa, shredded cheese and black beans blend together with amazing Mexican flavors and little bits of tortilla to create a wonderful vegetarian dinner option.

Get the recipe: Sweet Potato Black Bean Casserole

Veggie Fajita Quinoa Casserole

This easy, cheesy veggie fajita quinoa casserole is ready in just 45 minutes! And the leftovers are even more delicious the next day. Vegetarians and carnivores love this easy veggie casserole recipe!

Get the recipe: Veggie Fajita Quinoa Casserole

Vegetarian Enchilada Casserole

This easy vegetarian enchilada casserole is like a Mexican lasagna or tortilla casserole that is packed with vegetables, Mexican flavors and melted cheese!

Get the recipe: Vegetarian Enchilada Casserole

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Vegetable Lasagna

If you like recipes that are quick to prepare and flavor-packed, you will fall in love with this gluten-free vegetarian lasagna! It is the perfect way to incorporate fresh produce into a cheesy one-dish meal that your family is going to beg you to make time and again.

Get the recipe: Vegetable Lasagna

Meal Prep Skinny Taco Bake

This meal prep skinny taco bake is a delicious and healthier take on a taco dinner filled with ground turkey, sweet potatoes and bell peppers.

Get the recipe: Meal Prep Skinny Taco Bake

Whole30 Chorizo Egg Bake

This Whole30 chorizo egg bake is a really simple yet delicious breakfast casserole that is paleo, gluten and dairy-free. It can easily be made low-carb and is freezer friendly, too!

Get the recipe: Whole30 Chorizo Egg Bake

Vegan Moussaka With Lentils

This popular Greek dish can be made without meat and still tastes amazing! This healthy casserole is a flavorful comfort meal that is flavorful, satisfying and very enjoyable.

Get the recipe: Vegan Moussaka With Lentils

Cashew Chicken Bake

This cashew chicken bake is a simple, low-calorie casserole dinner packed with protein and vegetables. A hearty gluten-free meal that’s filling and the whole family will love!

Get the recipe: Cashew Chicken Bake

Sausage, Peppers and Mushrooms Low-Carb Cheesy Bake

Sausage, peppers, and mushrooms low-carb cheesy bake is easy and delicious for a quick dinner that will be a hit with everyone who likes sausage and peppers!

Get the recipe: Sausage, Peppers and Mushrooms Low-Carb Cheesy Bake

Healthy Mixed Vegetable Casserole

This healthy mixed vegetable casserole is absolutely delicious and very easy to make. It is also a great way to incorporate healthier ingredients into your weekly family meals.

Get the recipe: Healthy Mixed Vegetable Casserole

Vegetable and Rice Casserole

Deliciously cheesy rice and vegetable casserole. A great go-to casserole dish to feed a crowd! You can’t go wrong with this classic favorite vegetable side dish.

Get the recipe: Vegetable and Rice Casserole

Cheesy Mexican Black Bean Quinoa Casserole

This healthy Mexican quinoa casserole is the perfect weeknight dinner—just mix the ingredients together and throw them into the oven!

Get the recipe: Cheesy Mexican Black Bean Quinoa Casserole

Spicy Southwest Butternut Squash Casserole

This spicy southwest butternut squash casserole is savory, spicy, wholesome and perfect for a quick and easy dinner! Made with simple ingredients, this make-ahead meal can be made entirely in a casserole dish and is bursting with flavor.

Get the recipe: Spicy Southwest Butternut Squash Casserole

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Easy Eggplant Lasagna

This easy eggplant lasagna is a tasty alternative to the carb-filled pasta version! This lasagna with eggplant recipe is made extra tasty by roasting the eggplant and layering with Italian sausage, marinara sauce, ricotta, mozzarella and parmesan.

Get the recipe: Easy Eggplant Lasagna

Chicken Divan Casserole

Chicken divan casserole is loaded with all things you love in a dish: roasted broccoli, cauliflower rice, a “cheesy” and delicious sauce, browned chicken bites and topped with a nutty crunch.

Get the recipe: Chicken Divan Casserole

Stuffed Bell Pepper Casserole

Made with ground beef, bell peppers, rice, spices and ooey-gooey mozzarella cheese, this stuffed bell pepper casserole is a one-pan meal the whole family is sure to love.

Get the recipe: Stuffed Bell Pepper Casserole

Cheesy Caprese Chicken Quinoa Casserole

This super flavorful cheesy Caprese chicken and quinoa casserole is the perfect weeknight meal that is hearty, full of flavor and sure to please the entire family!

Get the recipe: Cheesy Caprese Chicken Quinoa Casserole

Sausage Egg Casserole With Veggies

This veggie-packed sausage egg casserole is the perfect healthy dish to serve a crowd. It’s dairy and gluten-free, but still packs a ton of flavor!

Get the recipe: Sausage Egg Casserole With Veggies

Healthy Mexican Casserole With Roasted Corn and Peppers

This healthy Mexican casserole has roasted corn, roasted bell peppers, cheese, enchilada sauce and corn tortillas. Perfect leftovers for lunches!

Get the recipe: Healthy Mexican Casserole With Roasted Corn and Peppers

Skinny Mexican Casserole

A cheesy comforting casserole that you can enjoy guilt-free, chockfull of veggies and whole wheat tortilla. You can’t beat that!

Get the recipe: Skinny Mexican Casserole

Healthy Egg Casserole

This egg casserole is an easy, healthy breakfast casserole that’s made with only nine ingredients! It’s a healthy, low-carb way to start the day!

Get the recipe: Healthy Egg Casserole

Broccoli Quinoa Casserole

This creamy broccoli quinoa casserole is a healthier version of the beloved classic made with real, simple ingredients like Greek yogurt and cheddar cheese.

Get the recipe: Broccoli Quinoa Casserole

Baked Zucchini Spinach and Feta Casserole

This baked zucchini, spinach, and feta casserole uses fresh and healthy ingredients that come together in under an hour to create a seriously tasty main meal or side dish!

Get the recipe: Baked Zucchini Spinach and Feta Casserole

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Healthy Summer Squash Casserole

Yellow squash and zucchini are baked in the oven to perfection with a crispy crust made from parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs.

Get the recipe: Healthy Summer Squash Casserole

Broccoli Cheddar and Rice Casserole

This broccoli, cheddar and rice casserole is warm, filling, comforting and delicious, and best of all, it’s economical and easily feeds a crowd!

Get the recipe: Broccoli Cheddar and Rice Casserole

Southwestern Turkey Rice Casserole

This southwestern turkey rice casserole is a fantastic mix of spices, vegetables and lean protein. It all comes together in about 30 minutes for a healthy dinner.

Get the recipe: Southwestern Turkey Rice Casserole

Vegetarian Enchilada Casserole

This vegetarian enchilada casserole is so easy to put together, and freezes well for healthy, quick dinners. This is stuffed with black beans, corn, peppers and onions and is a meal that the whole family will enjoy.

Get the recipe: Vegetarian Enchilada Casserole

Taco Cauliflower Rice Casserole

This taco cauliflower rice casserole is made with ground beef and cauliflower rice-filled layered in between grain-free tortillas! It’s gluten-free, and can easily be made dairy-free and paleo.

Get the recipe: Taco Cauliflower Rice Casserole

Quinoa Enchilada Casserole

A lightened-up, healthy enchilada bake that you can enjoy guilt-free, chockfull of quinoa, black beans and cheesy goodness. And the leftovers taste even better!

Get the recipe: Quinoa Enchilada Casserole

Buffalo Chicken Cauliflower Casserole

Creamy buffalo chicken cauliflower casserole is cheesy, spicy, and crazy delicious! Made with only five ingredients, it’s low in carbs and suitable for those following a keto, low-carb or gluten-free diet!

Get the recipe: Buffalo Chicken Cauliflower Casserole

Tuna Broccoli Ranch Casserole

This is a simple 6-ingredient recipe for a low-carb tuna casserole with broccoli, cheddar cheese and ranch dressing. It has a creamy and cheesy texture, with a distinct but not overpowering tuna taste.

Get the recipe: Tuna Broccoli Ranch Casserole

Healthy Buffalo Chicken Casserole

Healthy buffalo chicken casserole is a baked buffalo chicken recipe with cauliflower rice. A super simple and delicious one-pan meal that is low calorie, low carb, gluten-free, Paleo and Whole30 friendly.

Get the recipe: Healthy Buffalo Chicken Casserole

Keto Mushroom Cheeseburger Casserole

Deep savoriness from mushrooms and ground beef combined with distinct goat cheese flavors make this casserole a crowd-pleasing dinner.

Get the recipe: Keto Mushroom Cheeseburger Casserole

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Butternut Squash Casserole

Prepared with cubed and roasted butternut squash and apples that are layered with sweet sausage, caramelized fennel and onions, plus a sprinkle of melted Gruyere cheese, this festive butternut squash casserole is the epitome of autumn!

Get the recipe: Butternut Squash Casserole

Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole

Chicken broccoli rice casserole is the healthy, cheesy and easy recipe that will please everyone at your table. The flavors are simple and appealing, the prep is easy, and unlike many other casserole recipes, this casserole contains no soup!

Get the recipe: Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole

Low-Carb Unstuffed Cabbage Casserole

Full of healthy vegetables and lean protein. This one-pot casserole is made low carb and can be served alongside rice for those that want it.

Get the recipe: Low-Carb Unstuffed Cabbage Casserole

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Easy Chicken Green Chili Casserole

We are combining savory green salsa, two different types of cheese and shredded chicken to make the best green chili chicken casserole in under 30 minutes!

Get the recipe: Easy Chicken Green Chili Casserole

Creamy Chicken Potato Casserole

This savory creamy chicken potato casserole is the perfect healthy comfort food for cold winter nights! Hearty roasted potatoes are baked with chicken, bacon and a creamy sauce that you won’t believe is dairy free.

Get the recipe: Creamy Chicken Potato Casserole

Chicken Parmesan Casserole

This casserole is a nutritious and delightful way to get all the flavors of a traditional Italian dish.

Get the recipe: Chicken Parmesan Casserole

Stuffed Pepper Casserole

This easy stuffed pepper casserole is made with six ingredients in one skillet! A hearty and healthy dinner recipe.

Get the recipe: Stuffed Pepper Casserole

Easy Chicken Fajita Casserole

Make this delicious chicken fajita casserole which is a perfect option for serving a crowd in a hurry.

Get the recipe: Easy Chicken Fajita Casserole

Healthy Spinach Artichoke Chicken Casserole

This healthy spinach artichoke chicken casserole is total comfort food. It’s easy to make, packed with protein, brimming with spinach and artichoke hearts and full of flavor.

Get the recipe: Healthy Spinach Artichoke Chicken Casserole

Teriyaki Chicken Casserole

This teriyaki chicken casserole is full of savory chicken, rice and vegetables. The teriyaki sauce gives it outstanding flavor. This delicious meal is one your family will love!

Get the recipe: Teriyaki Chicken Casserole

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Spinach and Artichoke Pasta Alfredo Casserole

Delicious vegetarian dinner with spinach, artichokes and orzo pasta mixed in a lightened-up, homemade alfredo sauce.

Get the recipe: Spinach and Artichoke Pasta Alfredo Casserole

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