Eating enough protein can help you achieve a variety of health goals. Whether you’re working on improving your energy levels or maintaining muscle and bone strength, these casseroles are a great option, packed with at least 15 grams of protein per serving from foods like vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains. Plus, they’ve all received at least four-star reviews from EatingWell readers, so you can be sure they’re delicious. Recipes like Tater Tot Casserole with Spinach, Feta, and Artichokes and Rotisserie Chicken Noodle Casserole with Creamy Lemon Dill make delicious dinners that will satisfy and keep you feeling full.
Honey Garlic Chicken Casserole
Photographer: Stacey K. Allen, Props: Christina Brockman, Food Stylist: Lauren Odum
This Honey Garlic Chicken Casserole is perfect when you want a protein-packed stir-fry. Use pre-cooked brown rice to keep prep to a minimum. Look for it in a pouch at the store, or whip up this one-pot meal when you have leftovers.
Spinach, Feta and Artichoke Tater Tot Casserole
Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell
This breakfast-dinner casserole is inspired by one of our favorite appetizers, spinach and artichoke dip. It’s assembled and baked in one baking dish, making it a breeze to prep (and clean up!), and the potato tots on top add a crispy golden crust.
Pizza Pasta Casserole
Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell
This easy casserole gives you all the flavor of pepperoni pizza, with fusilli pasta soaking up the rich tomato sauce and mingling with melted cheese and meaty pepperoni slices. For a meatless option, simply replace the pepperoni with sliced mushrooms and bell peppers.
Creamy Lemon Dill Rotisserie Chicken Noodle Casserole
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless
Think of this simple recipe as a casserole version of traditional chicken noodle soup, with high-quality broth or homemade chicken stock enhancing the flavor along with the fresh, herbaceous aroma of dill.
Cheesy Beef and Black Bean Skillet Casserole
Photographer: Jennifer Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Christina Daly
In this taco-inspired casserole, the corn tortillas are crisped in the oven to add a crunchy texture to the creamy filling, and if you like it a little spicier, choose a hot or chipotle salsa for an added smoky flavor.
Pesto Tuna Noodle Casserole
Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Lexy Juhl
A creamy pesto sauce with sweet shallots and wilted spinach gives a light and bright twist to a traditional tuna noodle casserole. Refrigerated pesto is recommended as it retains its fresh flavor and enhances the overall flavor of the dish.
Chicken Piccata Casserole
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Shel Royster, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf
This protein-packed casserole combines all the flavors of traditional chicken piccata in one dish. Cooking lemon slices in butter mellows the tartness of the lemons and brings out the lemony flavor of the dish.
Cheeseburger Casserole
Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco
This casserole is a classic cheeseburger with plenty of toppings that you’re sure to love. Shredded lettuce adds a refreshing crunch, but you can also mix in other veggies like spinach or kale, or top with Swiss cheese or sautéed mushrooms for a different flavor.
Creamy Chicken and Penne Alla Vodka Casserole with Peas
Photographer: Jake Sternquist, Food Stylist: Annie Probst, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco
This Cheesy Chicken Pasta Casserole is perfect for busy weeknights when you want a quick and easy dinner with minimal cleanup.
Spanakopita Chicken and White Bean Casserole
Photographer: Carson Downing, Food Stylist: Annie Probst, Prop Stylist: Joseph Wanek
This is a fun take on spanakopita, with a creamy feta and spinach filling and a crispy phyllo dough topping. The chicken and white beans are packed with protein. Any white beans work well in this recipe, including cannellini beans, chickpeas, and white beans.
Anti-Inflammatory Lemon Salmon & Orzo Casserole
Stacey Allen
This lemony casserole is a one-dish dinner packed with omega-3 fatty acids. The salmon is placed on top of an oven-roasted orzo mix, soaking up all the bright lemon flavor as it cooks.
Creamed spinach and chicken casserole
Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Shel Royster
Creamed spinach and chicken combine in this hearty casserole that’s sure to please everyone. The crushed red peppers are spicy, so reduce the amount or omit them completely if you’re looking for a less spicy dish.
Stuffed pepper casserole
Photographer Victor Protacio, Food Stylist Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist Julia Bayless
You won’t be stuffing peppers in this Stuffed Pepper Casserole, but you’ll enjoy the sweet and smoky flavor combination of bell peppers, fire-roasted tomatoes, smoked paprika, and ground beef.
Creamy Chicken, Mushroom and Spinach Skillet Casserole
Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food Stylist: Annie Probst
This spinach-filled casserole cooks on the stove and bakes in the same pan for a fun dinner with easy cleanup, and using leftover chicken and cooking the pasta ahead of time speeds up prep.
Slow Cooker Chicken and Pinto Bean Enchilada Casserole
This slow cooker dish is comfort food at its finest: layers of tortilla, cheese, and sauce meld together into a comforting casserole inspired by enchilada flavors.
Cheese Meatball Casserole
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless
This cheesy meatball casserole is a family favorite. Basil adds flavor to the meatballs, and grated onion adds moisture. Melted mozzarella cuts the heat, but you can reduce or even omit the crushed red pepper if you prefer a milder dish.
Buffalo Chicken and Cauliflower Casserole
This creamy low-carb casserole is spicy and satisfying – the cauliflower and celery add tender-crisp texture, and a sprinkling of blue cheese on top adds extra flavor.
Jalapeno Popper Casserole
I had the jalapeño popper casserole: tender, juicy chicken smothered in a creamy, slightly spicy sauce and served with a crunchy topping of breadcrumbs and crispy bacon.
Egg casserole with sweet potato, sausage and goat cheese
This hearty roasted sweet potato casserole is the perfect dish for when you want to have breakfast for dinner.
Summer vegetable chicken tortilla casserole
Featuring summer harvests of eggplant, corn and zucchini, this flavorful veggie casserole is perfect for serving a crowd or as leftovers for dinner the next day.
