The Cozy Apron Need something warm, delicious and filling? Cozy up to these 61 healthy casseroles during cool and chilly days! As we head straight into the colder seasons, it’s completely natural if you find yourself eschewing all those light, fresh salads we lived on during summer and craving […]
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Need something warm, delicious and filling? Cozy up to these 61 healthy casseroles during cool and chilly days!
As we head straight into the colder seasons, it's completely natural if you 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 come 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.
Easy Healthy Casseroles
While casseroles may often be on the heavier side, loaded with carbs, pasta, rice and another carb-heavy ingredients, it's not that hard to make a lighter version of them.
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 all together for gluten-free alternatives.
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.
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 let's 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.
Mexican Quinoa Casserole
Quinoa and black beans make this colorful Mexican quinoa casserole a protein-rich vegetarian option.
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.
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 favourite! Lentils and kidney beans are simmered with diced tomatoes, rosemary, and garlic then topped with shredded cheddar cheese and then 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!
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.
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!
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.
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 healthy kid-approved bake. It will win the hearts of all lentil haters.
Hatch Green Chile and Tomato Egg Casserole
A vegetarian breakfast casserole with the fresh taste of hatch green chiles and tomatoes make for a super easy and quick dinner recipe or even breakfast!
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, it's keto and gluten free.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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!
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!
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.
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!
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 which is flavorful, satisfying and very enjoyable.
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!
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!
Healthy Mixed Vegetable Casserole
This healthy mixed vegetable casserole is absolutely delicious and very easy to make. It also a great way to incorporate healthier ingredients in your weekly family meals.
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.
Cheesy Mexican Black Bean Quinoa Casserole
This healthy Mexican quinoa casserole is the perfect weeknight dinner—just mix the ingredients together and throw it into the oven!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
Healthy Buffalo Chicken Casserole
Healthy buffalo chicken casserole is 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.
Keto Mushroom Cheeseburger Casserole
Deep savoriness from mushrooms and ground beef combined with distinct goat cheese flavors make this casserole a crowd-pleasing dinner.
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!
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!
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.
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!
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.
Chicken Parmesan Casserole
This casserole is a nutritious and delightful way to get all the flavors of a traditional Italian dish.
Stuffed Pepper Casserole
This easy stuffed pepper casserole is made with six ingredients in one skillet! A hearty and healthy dinner recipe.
Easy Chicken Fajita Casserole
Make this delicious chicken fajita casserole which is a perfect option for serving a crowd in a hurry.
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.
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!
Spinach and Artichoke Pasta Alfredo Casserole
Delicious vegetarian dinner with spinach, artichokes and orzo pasta mixed in a lightened-up, homemade alfredo sauce.
