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Photo:Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell

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Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell

Bake up one of these flavorful casseroles on a busy weeknight for a simple and delicious dinner. Having earned four- and five-star reviews fromEatingWellreaders, these casserole dishes are some of our best. From saucy vegetarian enchiladas to cheesy meat and veggie bakes, these recipes are guaranteed to make it into your dinner rotation. Make a pan of our Spinach, Feta & Artichoke Tater Tot Casserole or Creamy Chicken & Cauliflower Rice Casserole, and dinner will be the highlight of your night.

01of 20Spinach, Feta & Artichoke Tater Tot CasserolePhotographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lydia PurcellHere the classic spinach and artichoke pairing combines with delicious eggs and feta for a meal that’s both comforting and exciting. Tater tots form a crispy, golden crust over the entire dish that’s irresistible.View Recipe

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Spinach, Feta & Artichoke Tater Tot Casserole

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Here the classic spinach and artichoke pairing combines with delicious eggs and feta for a meal that’s both comforting and exciting. Tater tots form a crispy, golden crust over the entire dish that’s irresistible.

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02of 20Stuffed Pepper CasseroleAll of the flavors of stuffed peppers without any of the fuss! Featuring a sweet and smoky combination of flavors from bell peppers, fire-roasted tomatoes, smoked paprika and ground beef, this recipe is sure to satisfy. You can use packaged precooked rice or leftover brown rice if you have it.View Recipe

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Stuffed Pepper Casserole

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All of the flavors of stuffed peppers without any of the fuss! Featuring a sweet and smoky combination of flavors from bell peppers, fire-roasted tomatoes, smoked paprika and ground beef, this recipe is sure to satisfy. You can use packaged precooked rice or leftover brown rice if you have it.

03of 20Creamy Chicken & Cauliflower Rice CasserolePhotographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lydia PurcellRoasting skin-on chicken thighs on a bed of vegetables, like the mushrooms and riced cauliflower here, is a genius move, as the drippings season the veggies underneath. Plus the chicken stays exposed to the high heat of the oven, crisping its skin to perfection. One reader calls it “all around a great dish.”View Recipe

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Creamy Chicken & Cauliflower Rice Casserole

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Roasting skin-on chicken thighs on a bed of vegetables, like the mushrooms and riced cauliflower here, is a genius move, as the drippings season the veggies underneath. Plus the chicken stays exposed to the high heat of the oven, crisping its skin to perfection. One reader calls it “all around a great dish.”

04of 20Chicken & Zucchini CasserolePhotographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Gabriel GrecoThis cheesy, creamy chicken casserole is studded with tender bites of zucchini and bell pepper for a dish the whole family will love.View Recipe

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Chicken & Zucchini Casserole

Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco

Chicken & zucchini casserole recipe in a white baking pan, with a corner of the dish scooped out

This cheesy, creamy chicken casserole is studded with tender bites of zucchini and bell pepper for a dish the whole family will love.

05of 20Chicken Alfredo & Broccoli Rice CasserolePhotographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lydia PurcellIf you have 10 minutes, then you have enough time to get this creamy, cheesy casserole in the oven. Packed with chicken, broccoli and rice, it’s truly a one-dish dinner.View Recipe

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Chicken Alfredo & Broccoli Rice Casserole

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If you have 10 minutes, then you have enough time to get this creamy, cheesy casserole in the oven. Packed with chicken, broccoli and rice, it’s truly a one-dish dinner.

06of 20Cheesy Ground Beef & Cauliflower CasseroleJason DonnellyNacho fans, this recipe is for you. Packed with seasoned ground beef and veggies and topped with melted cheese and pickled jalapenos, we suggest serving this casserole with tortilla chips for scooping.View Recipe

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Cheesy Ground Beef & Cauliflower Casserole

Jason Donnelly

Cheesy Ground Beef & Cauliflower Casserole

Nacho fans, this recipe is for you. Packed with seasoned ground beef and veggies and topped with melted cheese and pickled jalapenos, we suggest serving this casserole with tortilla chips for scooping.

07of 20Pizza-Inspired Pasta BakePhotographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lydia PurcellThis easy casserole features all the flavors of a pepperoni pizza, with fusilli pasta absorbing the rich tomato sauce while mingling with gooey melted cheese and meaty pepperoni slices. For a meatless option, simply replace the pepperoni with sliced mushrooms and frozen bell peppers. Pair it with a Caesar salad for a complete meal.View Recipe

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Pizza-Inspired Pasta Bake

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This easy casserole features all the flavors of a pepperoni pizza, with fusilli pasta absorbing the rich tomato sauce while mingling with gooey melted cheese and meaty pepperoni slices. For a meatless option, simply replace the pepperoni with sliced mushrooms and frozen bell peppers. Pair it with a Caesar salad for a complete meal.

08of 20Cabbage Roll CasseroleBrie PassanoCabbage rolls are delicious but sometimes rolling them can be a challenge. Enter our cabbage roll casserole. This recipe layers saucy ground beef with rice and cabbage, topped with a comforting layer of cheese for a satisfying meal.View Recipe

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Cabbage Roll Casserole

Brie Passano

Cabbage Roll Casserole

Cabbage rolls are delicious but sometimes rolling them can be a challenge. Enter our cabbage roll casserole. This recipe layers saucy ground beef with rice and cabbage, topped with a comforting layer of cheese for a satisfying meal.

09of 20Anti-Inflammatory Lemony Salmon & Orzo CasseroleStacy k. Allen, Props: Julia Bayless, Food Stylist: Ana KelleyBaking the orzo with lemon slices and capers ensures each bite is packed with flavor. This easy casserole also includes salmon, which is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which can help tame inflammation and may even help lower blood pressure.View Recipe

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Anti-Inflammatory Lemony Salmon & Orzo Casserole

Stacy k. Allen, Props: Julia Bayless, Food Stylist: Ana Kelley

a recipe photo of the Salmon Orzo Casserole with Lemon Dill

Baking the orzo with lemon slices and capers ensures each bite is packed with flavor. This easy casserole also includes salmon, which is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which can help tame inflammation and may even help lower blood pressure.

10of 20Vegetarian Enchilada CasseroleIn this casserole, corn tortillas are stacked with layers of beans, peppers, squash and zucchini—no rolling required. A layer of spicy pepper Jack cheese gets melty and slightly oozes into the rest of the dish while everything bakes up in the oven. Serve with a dollop of sour cream or slices of avocado.View Recipe

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Vegetarian Enchilada Casserole

Vegetarian Enchilada Casserole

In this casserole, corn tortillas are stacked with layers of beans, peppers, squash and zucchini—no rolling required. A layer of spicy pepper Jack cheese gets melty and slightly oozes into the rest of the dish while everything bakes up in the oven. Serve with a dollop of sour cream or slices of avocado.

11of 20Chicken Fajita CasserolePhotographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Holly DreesmanCombine classic fajita veggies and chicken thighs with corn tortillas and spices in one skillet for this easy dinner. Chicken thighs are tender and flavorful, but chicken breast or leftover chicken will work well too. Set out a variety of fixings like sour cream, avocado, salsa and chopped tomato, so everyone can customize their own meal.View Recipe

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Chicken Fajita Casserole

Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman

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Combine classic fajita veggies and chicken thighs with corn tortillas and spices in one skillet for this easy dinner. Chicken thighs are tender and flavorful, but chicken breast or leftover chicken will work well too. Set out a variety of fixings like sour cream, avocado, salsa and chopped tomato, so everyone can customize their own meal.

12of 20Creamed Spinach & Chicken CasseroleCreamed spinach and chicken combine in this crowd-pleasing, comforting dinner dish. Crushed red pepper packs some heat, so add less or leave it out completely if you want a milder version. You can cook long-grain brown rice ahead of time or look for packaged microwavable brown rice to use instead.View Recipe

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Creamed Spinach & Chicken Casserole

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Creamed spinach and chicken combine in this crowd-pleasing, comforting dinner dish. Crushed red pepper packs some heat, so add less or leave it out completely if you want a milder version. You can cook long-grain brown rice ahead of time or look for packaged microwavable brown rice to use instead.

13of 20Spinach, Feta & Rice CasseroleThis spanakopita-inspired casserole is hearty enough to enjoy as a vegetarian lunch or dinner, yet versatile enough to serve alongside just about any protein. To make it extra creamy, top each serving with a dollop of sour cream.View Recipe

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Spinach, Feta & Rice Casserole

Spinach, Feta, Rice Casserole

This spanakopita-inspired casserole is hearty enough to enjoy as a vegetarian lunch or dinner, yet versatile enough to serve alongside just about any protein. To make it extra creamy, top each serving with a dollop of sour cream.

14of 20Cheesy Black Bean & Quinoa Skillet CasseroleRachel MarekThis Southwestern-inspired meal packs quinoa and plenty of fresh vegetables into a one-skillet dinner. Sharp Cheddar cheese flavors the filling and adds a layer of ooey-gooey melted cheese on top.View Recipe

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Cheesy Black Bean & Quinoa Skillet Casserole

Rachel Marek

Cheesy Black Bean & Quinoa Skillet Casserole

This Southwestern-inspired meal packs quinoa and plenty of fresh vegetables into a one-skillet dinner. Sharp Cheddar cheese flavors the filling and adds a layer of ooey-gooey melted cheese on top.

15of 20Spinach & Tortellini CasserolePhotographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Lexi JuhlComfort food at its finest, this easy-to-make dinner takes only 20 minutes to prep and is on the table in under an hour. We use refrigerated tortellini, but frozen tortellini would also shine in this dish. It’s also very customizable: If you have leftover cooked vegetables, stir those into the mix, or add chopped sun-dried tomatoes or olives for a boost of flavor.View Recipe

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Spinach & Tortellini Casserole

Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Lexi Juhl

a recipe photo of the Spinach & Tortellini Casserole

Comfort food at its finest, this easy-to-make dinner takes only 20 minutes to prep and is on the table in under an hour. We use refrigerated tortellini, but frozen tortellini would also shine in this dish. It’s also very customizable: If you have leftover cooked vegetables, stir those into the mix, or add chopped sun-dried tomatoes or olives for a boost of flavor.

16of 20Jalapeño Popper CasseroleCaitlin BenselHere we combine tender, juicy bites of chicken and jalapeño in a creamy sauce, then crown the casserole with a crunchy topping of panko breadcrumbs and crispy bacon. Enjoy it over rice for dinner or scoop it with chips for an appetizer.View Recipe

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Jalapeño Popper Casserole

Caitlin Bensel

Jalapeño Popper Casserole

Here we combine tender, juicy bites of chicken and jalapeño in a creamy sauce, then crown the casserole with a crunchy topping of panko breadcrumbs and crispy bacon. Enjoy it over rice for dinner or scoop it with chips for an appetizer.

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Quick King Ranch Chicken Casserole

Christine Ma

Quick King Ranch Chicken Casserole

18of 20Kale & White Bean Potpie with Chive BiscuitsIf you’re craving chicken pot pie but want a vegetarian version, you’ll love this recipe. Packed with white beans and kale and topped with chive-flecked biscuits, it’s hearty and satisfying. For another layer of flavor, add a little shredded Gruyère or Cheddar cheese to the biscuit dough.View Recipe

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Kale & White Bean Potpie with Chive Biscuits

Kale & White Bean Potpie with Chive Biscuits

If you’re craving chicken pot pie but want a vegetarian version, you’ll love this recipe. Packed with white beans and kale and topped with chive-flecked biscuits, it’s hearty and satisfying. For another layer of flavor, add a little shredded Gruyère or Cheddar cheese to the biscuit dough.

19of 20Shrimp and Cauliflower BakeFrom the lemon juice and tomatoes to the dill and feta, this casserole is packed with flavor. Serve over farro or quinoa for a satisfying dinner.View Recipe

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Shrimp and Cauliflower Bake

Shrimp and Cauliflower Bake

From the lemon juice and tomatoes to the dill and feta, this casserole is packed with flavor. Serve over farro or quinoa for a satisfying dinner.

20of 20Gluten-Free Eggplant ParmesanHere we roast the eggplant slices instead of breading and frying it for a faster, lighter version that also happens to be gluten-free. With an almost perfect rating and reviews literally screaming “wow wow wow,” we’re sure you’ll love this recipe, too.View Recipe

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Gluten-Free Eggplant Parmesan

Gluten-Free Eggplant Parmesan

Here we roast the eggplant slices instead of breading and frying it for a faster, lighter version that also happens to be gluten-free. With an almost perfect rating and reviews literally screaming “wow wow wow,” we’re sure you’ll love this recipe, too.

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