Yahoo Lifestyle 61 Healthy Casserole Recipes That Work for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
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).
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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.
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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.
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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 let's get cooking!
Jocelyn Ruggiero
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
Susan Pridmore
Quinoa and black beans make this colorful Mexican quinoa casserole a protein-rich vegetarian option.
Get the recipe: Mexican Quinoa Casserole
Tiffany Thiessen
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
Erin Sellin
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
Love and Good Stuff
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 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
Simply Quinoa
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
Dish by Dish
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
Real Simple Good
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
Six Sisters' Stuff
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
Primavera Kitchen
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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Contentedness Cooking
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
ifoodreal
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
Cotter Crunch
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
Healthy Recipes
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.
Get the recipe: Cheesy Mushroom Casserole
Feel Good Foodie
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
Hungry Hobby
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
Okonomi Kitchen
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
Fresh Simple Home
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
Baker by Nature
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
Flavor Mosaic
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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Wendy Polisi
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
The Girl on Bloor
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
Whole Kitchen Sink
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
Ela Vegan
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
Skinny Fitalicious
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
Kalyn's Kitchen
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
Creative Healthy Family
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
Build Your Bite
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
Chocolate Covered Katie
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
Jar of Lemons
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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Seeking Good Eats
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
Wholesome Delicious
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
Kay Nutrition
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
Eat Yourself Skinny
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
Eating Bird Food
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
Pinch of Yum
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
Damn Delicious
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
Joy Food Sunshine
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
Well Plated
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
Skinny Ms.
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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Evolving Table
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
Dish by Dish
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
Cooking Canuck
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
Sunkissed Kitchen
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
Unbound Wellness
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
Damn Delicious
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
Delicious Little Bites
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
Savory Tooth
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
Skinny Fitalicious
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
Savory Tooth
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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The Cozy Apron
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
Well Plated
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
Wonky Wonderful
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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Whole Lotta Yum
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
Paleo Running Momma
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
Skinny Ms.
This casserole is a nutritious and delightful way to get all the flavors of a traditional Italian dish.
Get the recipe: Chicken Parmesan Casserole
The Recipe Rebel
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
My Latina Table
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
Recipes to Nourish
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
Life in the Lofthouse
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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Diethood
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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