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Photo:Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lindsey Lower

a recipe photo of the Chicken Florentine Casserole

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lindsey Lower

There’s nothing better than ending your day with a flavorful casserole for dinner. These delicious dishes arelow in sodium and saturated fatto help support a healthy heart. They’re also high in protein with at least 15 grams per serving to make them extra satisfying. Try options like our Creamy Chicken Florentine Casserole and Tamari-Ginger Meatball & Eggplant Casserole for a protein-packed, nourishing meal that will help your heart function at its best.

01of 18Creamy Chicken Florentine CasserolePhotographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lindsey LowerThis creamy chicken Florentine casserole combines tender pieces of chicken, fresh spinach and a rich, creamy sauce, all baked to perfection with a golden, cheesy crust. Whether you’re looking to cozy up on a chilly evening or share a hearty, home-cooked dinner with family, this casserole delivers an experience that feels like a warm hug on a plate.View Recipe

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Creamy Chicken Florentine Casserole

This creamy chicken Florentine casserole combines tender pieces of chicken, fresh spinach and a rich, creamy sauce, all baked to perfection with a golden, cheesy crust. Whether you’re looking to cozy up on a chilly evening or share a hearty, home-cooked dinner with family, this casserole delivers an experience that feels like a warm hug on a plate.

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02of 18Teriyaki Chicken Skillet Casserole with BroccoliPhotographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop Stylist: Gabriel GrecoWhip up this quick and easy teriyaki chicken casserole in just one skillet—it’s the perfect go-to recipe for hectic weeknights that’s sure to satisfy a crowd. It’s ideal for making use of any leftover chicken and rice you have on hand. If you’re short on leftovers, a rotisserie chicken paired with a package of microwaveable brown rice is a good substitute.View Recipe

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Teriyaki Chicken Skillet Casserole with Broccoli

Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco

a recipe photo of the Teriyaki Chicken Casserole with Broccoli

Whip up this quick and easy teriyaki chicken casserole in just one skillet—it’s the perfect go-to recipe for hectic weeknights that’s sure to satisfy a crowd. It’s ideal for making use of any leftover chicken and rice you have on hand. If you’re short on leftovers, a rotisserie chicken paired with a package of microwaveable brown rice is a good substitute.

03of 18Tamari-Ginger Meatball & Eggplant CasseroleEggplant soaks up the flavors of ginger, garlic and tamari in this Asian-inspired casserole recipe. A hot pepper in the topping adds a bit of heat, but opt for sweet if you prefer.View Recipe

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Tamari-Ginger Meatball & Eggplant Casserole

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Eggplant soaks up the flavors of ginger, garlic and tamari in this Asian-inspired casserole recipe. A hot pepper in the topping adds a bit of heat, but opt for sweet if you prefer.

04of 18Creamy Chicken & Penne alla Vodka Casserole with PeasPhotographer: Jake Sternquist, Food stylist: Annie Probst, Prop stylist: Gabriel GrecoThis cheesy chicken pasta casserole is perfect for a busy weeknight when you need a fast and easy dinner with minimal cleanup. Vodka sauce adds a creamy note to the sauce. If you don’t have vodka sauce on hand, add a few tablespoons of cream to regular marinara.View Recipe

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Creamy Chicken & Penne alla Vodka Casserole with Peas

Photographer: Jake Sternquist, Food stylist: Annie Probst, Prop stylist: Gabriel Greco

a recipe photo of the Creamy Chicken & Penne Alla Vodka Casserole with Peas

This cheesy chicken pasta casserole is perfect for a busy weeknight when you need a fast and easy dinner with minimal cleanup. Vodka sauce adds a creamy note to the sauce. If you don’t have vodka sauce on hand, add a few tablespoons of cream to regular marinara.

05of 18Apple, Bacon and Sweet Potato Mini CasserolesThese sweet and savory mini casseroles are ready in just an hour. Refrigerate or freeze the leftovers to enjoy later.View Recipe

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Apple, Bacon and Sweet Potato Mini Casseroles

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These sweet and savory mini casseroles are ready in just an hour. Refrigerate or freeze the leftovers to enjoy later.

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Spinach & Mushroom Tortellini Bake

Spinach & Mushroom Tortellini Bake

07of 18Mom’s Creamy Chicken & Broccoli CasseroleBrian Woodcock; Styling: Cindy BarrThis lightened-up creamy chicken casserole is packed with veggies. The sauce at the heart of this family-friendly casserole uses fat-free milk with a combination of fat-free Greek-style yogurt and a little mayonnaise to give it body.View Recipe

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Mom’s Creamy Chicken & Broccoli Casserole

Brian Woodcock; Styling: Cindy Barr

Mom’s Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Casserole

This lightened-up creamy chicken casserole is packed with veggies. The sauce at the heart of this family-friendly casserole uses fat-free milk with a combination of fat-free Greek-style yogurt and a little mayonnaise to give it body.

08of 18Creamy Chicken, Mushroom & Spinach Skillet CasserolePhotographer: Rachel Marek, Food Stylist: Annie ProbstThis spinach-packed casserole cooks on the stovetop and bakes in the same skillet for a family-friendly dinner with an easy cleanup. You can use leftover chicken and cook the pasta ahead of time to speed up the prep.View Recipe

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Creamy Chicken, Mushroom & Spinach Skillet Casserole

Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food Stylist: Annie Probst

Overhead view of a skillet of Creamy Chicken, Mushroom & Spinach Skillet Casserole recipe

This spinach-packed casserole cooks on the stovetop and bakes in the same skillet for a family-friendly dinner with an easy cleanup. You can use leftover chicken and cook the pasta ahead of time to speed up the prep.

09of 18Green Chile Rotisserie Chicken CasserolePhotographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Melissa GrayThis green chile rotisserie chicken casserole features tender rotisserie chicken with lots of tender vegetables. The corn adds a nice pop of sweetness, while the rice helps absorb some of the flavors. A crunchy topping of crushed tortilla chips finishes off this comforting, Southwestern-inspired casserole.View Recipe

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Green Chile Rotisserie Chicken Casserole

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Melissa Gray

Green chile rotisserie chicken casserole recipe in a light green baking dish, with a serving spoon spooning out a portion of the casserole

This green chile rotisserie chicken casserole features tender rotisserie chicken with lots of tender vegetables. The corn adds a nice pop of sweetness, while the rice helps absorb some of the flavors. A crunchy topping of crushed tortilla chips finishes off this comforting, Southwestern-inspired casserole.

10of 18Garlic Cashew Chicken CasseroleCombine brown rice, cashews, chow-mein noodles and vegetables galore with chicken in this delicious casserole.View Recipe

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Garlic Cashew Chicken Casserole

garlic cashew chicken casserole

Combine brown rice, cashews, chow-mein noodles and vegetables galore with chicken in this delicious casserole.

11of 18Chicken-Spaghetti Squash BakeIn this version of a chicken-and-broccoli casserole, spaghetti squash takes on a creamy texture when baked with cream of mushroom soup.View Recipe

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Chicken-Spaghetti Squash Bake

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In this version of a chicken-and-broccoli casserole, spaghetti squash takes on a creamy texture when baked with cream of mushroom soup.

12of 18Sweet Potato, Sausage and Goat Cheese Egg CasseroleThis hearty breakfast casserole, featuring roasted sweet potatoes, is the perfect dish to prepare for your next brunch gathering.View Recipe

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Sweet Potato, Sausage and Goat Cheese Egg Casserole

Sweet Potato, Sausage and Goat Cheese Egg Casserole

This hearty breakfast casserole, featuring roasted sweet potatoes, is the perfect dish to prepare for your next brunch gathering.

13of 18Tuna Casserole with Orzo, Eggplant & FetaTuna casserole is a timeless comfort-food recipe; this one incorporates eggplant, artichoke hearts, oregano, olives and feta cheese for a Greek-inspired flair.View Recipe

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Tuna Casserole with Orzo, Eggplant & Feta

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Tuna casserole is a timeless comfort-food recipe; this one incorporates eggplant, artichoke hearts, oregano, olives and feta cheese for a Greek-inspired flair.

14of 18Chicken Casserole with Pineapple, Peppers & RicePhotography / Kelsey Hansen, Styling / Sammy MilaPrecooked brown rice adds a boost of protein and fiber to this healthy casserole—versions of which are sometimes called “Hawaiian Chicken”—while also saving prep time. Pineapple and red bell pepper provide color throughout the dish and lend a sweet flavor to counterbalance the fresh ginger and soy sauce.View Recipe

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Chicken Casserole with Pineapple, Peppers & Rice

Photography / Kelsey Hansen, Styling / Sammy Mila

Chicken Casserole with Pineapple, Peppers & Rice

Precooked brown rice adds a boost of protein and fiber to this healthy casserole—versions of which are sometimes called “Hawaiian Chicken”—while also saving prep time. Pineapple and red bell pepper provide color throughout the dish and lend a sweet flavor to counterbalance the fresh ginger and soy sauce.

15of 18Turkey-Vegetable BakeThis delicious heart-healthy casserole is made with turkey, brown rice and lots of vegetables.View Recipe

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Turkey-Vegetable Bake

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This delicious heart-healthy casserole is made with turkey, brown rice and lots of vegetables.

16of 18Baked Cavatelli CasseroleThis easy-to-make, comforting dish will keep you warm on a cold day.View Recipe

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Baked Cavatelli Casserole

Baked Cavatelli Casserole

This easy-to-make, comforting dish will keep you warm on a cold day.

17of 18Chicken-Noodle CasseroleFlavorful Chicken-Noodle Casserole comes to life with this diabetes-friendly recipe. Select light sour cream to lower fat and calorie content.View Recipe

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Chicken-Noodle Casserole

Chicken-Noodle Casserole

Flavorful Chicken-Noodle Casserole comes to life with this diabetes-friendly recipe. Select light sour cream to lower fat and calorie content.

18of 18Chicken, Mushroom & Wild Rice CasserolePhotography / Fred Hardy, Styling / Ruth Blackburn / Audrey DavisIn Minnesota, chicken, mushrooms and wild rice are often bound together in a casserole with cream of mushroom soup. We forgo the sodium-rich canned soup and make a light, creamy sauce that gets depth of flavor from dry sherry and Parmesan cheese.View Recipe

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Chicken, Mushroom & Wild Rice Casserole

Photography / Fred Hardy, Styling / Ruth Blackburn / Audrey Davis

Chicken, Mushroom & Wild Rice Casserole

In Minnesota, chicken, mushrooms and wild rice are often bound together in a casserole with cream of mushroom soup. We forgo the sodium-rich canned soup and make a light, creamy sauce that gets depth of flavor from dry sherry and Parmesan cheese.

Jessica Ball, M.S., RD

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