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Photo:Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless
Making sure you eat enough protein can help you accomplish a variety of health goals. Whether you’re working to increase energy levels or maintain muscle and bone strength, these casseroles are great options since they’re packed with at least 15 grams of protein per serving from foods like vegetables, lean proteins and whole grains. Plus they all have at least four-star reviews from EatingWell readers, so you know they’re bound to be delicious! Recipes like Spinach, Feta & Artichoke Tater Tot Casserole or Creamy Lemon-Dill Rotisserie Chicken Noodle Casserole make for delicious dinners that will help you stay satisfied.
01of 20Honey-Garlic Chicken CasserolePhotographer: Stacy k. Allen, Props: Christina Brockman, Food Stylist: Lauren OdumThis honey-garlic chicken casserole is the perfect option for when you want a protein-packed stir-fry. To keep prep to a minimum, we use precooked brown rice. Look for it in pouches at the store or whip up this one-pot meal when you have leftovers to spare.View Recipe
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Honey-Garlic Chicken Casserole
Photographer: Stacy k. Allen, Props: Christina Brockman, Food Stylist: Lauren Odum

This honey-garlic chicken casserole is the perfect option for when you want a protein-packed stir-fry. To keep prep to a minimum, we use precooked brown rice. Look for it in pouches at the store or whip up this one-pot meal when you have leftovers to spare.
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02of 20Spinach, Feta & Artichoke Tater Tot CasserolePhotographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lydia PurcellThis breakfast-for-dinner casserole takes inspiration from one of our favorite appetizers—spinach-and-artichoke dip. It’s assembled and baked in a single baking dish, making prep (and cleanup!) a breeze. Potato tots nestled on top add a crispy, golden crust.View Recipe
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Spinach, Feta & Artichoke Tater Tot Casserole
Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell

This breakfast-for-dinner casserole takes inspiration from one of our favorite appetizers—spinach-and-artichoke dip. It’s assembled and baked in a single baking dish, making prep (and cleanup!) a breeze. Potato tots nestled on top add a crispy, golden crust.
03of 20Pizza Pasta CasserolePhotographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lydia PurcellThis easy, toss-together casserole offers 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 bell peppers.View Recipe
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Pizza Pasta Casserole

This easy, toss-together casserole offers 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 bell peppers.
04of 20Creamy Lemon-Dill Rotisserie Chicken Noodle CasserolePhotographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Julia BaylessImagine this simple recipe as the casserole version of classic chicken noodle soup! High-quality broth or homemade chicken stock enhances the flavor along with fresh, grassy notes of dill.View Recipe
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Creamy Lemon-Dill Rotisserie Chicken Noodle Casserole
Imagine this simple recipe as the casserole version of classic chicken noodle soup! High-quality broth or homemade chicken stock enhances the flavor along with fresh, grassy notes of dill.
05of 20Cheesy Beef & Black Bean Skillet CasserolePhotographer: Jennifer Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Christina DaleyIn this taco-inspired casserole, the corn tortillas crisp up under the broiler, adding crunch to go with the creamy filling. If you enjoy a bit of spiciness, opt for hot salsa or chipotle salsa for some smoky undertones.View Recipe
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Cheesy Beef & Black Bean Skillet Casserole
Photographer: Jennifer Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley

In this taco-inspired casserole, the corn tortillas crisp up under the broiler, adding crunch to go with the creamy filling. If you enjoy a bit of spiciness, opt for hot salsa or chipotle salsa for some smoky undertones.
06of 20Pesto Tuna Noodle CasserolePhotographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Lexi JuhlA creamy pesto sauce with sweet shallots and wilted spinach gives a light and bright spin to classic tuna noodle casserole. Using refrigerated pesto is recommended for its fresh flavor, which enhances the overall dish.View Recipe
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Pesto Tuna Noodle Casserole
Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Lexi Juhl

A creamy pesto sauce with sweet shallots and wilted spinach gives a light and bright spin to classic tuna noodle casserole. Using refrigerated pesto is recommended for its fresh flavor, which enhances the overall dish.
07of 20Chicken Piccata CasserolePhotographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster, Food Stylist Jennifer WendorfThis protein-packed casserole brings all the flavors of classic chicken piccata together in one dish. Cooking the lemon slices in butter mellows their bite and helps jump-start the lemony flavor of the dish.View Recipe
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Chicken Piccata Casserole
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster, Food Stylist Jennifer Wendorf

This protein-packed casserole brings all the flavors of classic chicken piccata together in one dish. Cooking the lemon slices in butter mellows their bite and helps jump-start the lemony flavor of the dish.
08of 20Cheeseburger CasserolePhotographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Gabriel GrecoIf you love a classic cheeseburger with all the fixings, you’ll love this casserole. Shredded lettuce offers a refreshing crunch, but feel free to mix it up with another green like spinach or kale, or top with Swiss cheese and sautéed mushrooms for a different spin.View Recipe
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Cheeseburger Casserole
Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Gabriel Greco

If you love a classic cheeseburger with all the fixings, you’ll love this casserole. Shredded lettuce offers a refreshing crunch, but feel free to mix it up with another green like spinach or kale, or top with Swiss cheese and sautéed mushrooms for a different spin.
09of 20Creamy 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.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

This cheesy chicken pasta casserole is perfect for a busy weeknight when you need a fast and easy dinner with minimal cleanup.
10of 20Spanakopita-Inspired Chicken & White Bean CasserolePhotographer: Carson Downing, Food Stylist: Annie Probst, Prop Stylist: Joseph WanekThis is a fun take on spanakopita, with a creamy feta-and-spinach filling and a crispy phyllo topping. Chicken and white beans pack in the protein. Any white beans, such as cannellini, garbanzo or navy beans, work well here.View Recipe
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Spanakopita-Inspired Chicken & 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 topping. Chicken and white beans pack in the protein. Any white beans, such as cannellini, garbanzo or navy beans, work well here.
11of 20Anti-Inflammatory Lemony Salmon & Orzo CasseroleStacy AllenThis lemony casserole is a one-dish dinner that’s packed with omega-3 fatty acids. Salmon sits on top of an orzo mixture that bakes in the oven and absorbs all the bright, lemony flavors while it cooks.View Recipe
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Anti-Inflammatory Lemony Salmon & Orzo Casserole
Stacy Allen

This lemony casserole is a one-dish dinner that’s packed with omega-3 fatty acids. Salmon sits on top of an orzo mixture that bakes in the oven and absorbs all the bright, lemony flavors while it cooks.
12of 20Creamed Spinach & Chicken CasserolePhotographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Shell RoysterCreamed spinach and chicken combine in this crowd-pleasing, comforting casserole. Crushed red pepper packs some heat, so add less or leave it out completely if you want a milder version.View Recipe
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Creamed Spinach & Chicken Casserole
Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster

Creamed spinach and chicken combine in this crowd-pleasing, comforting casserole. Crushed red pepper packs some heat, so add less or leave it out completely if you want a milder version.
13of 20Stuffed Pepper CasserolePhotographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist Julia BaylessYou won’t be stuffing any peppers for this stuffed pepper casserole, but you will be enjoying the sweet and smoky combination of flavors coming from bell peppers, fire-roasted tomatoes, smoked paprika and ground beef.View Recipe
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Stuffed Pepper Casserole
Photographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist Julia Bayless

You won’t be stuffing any peppers for this stuffed pepper casserole, but you will be enjoying the sweet and smoky combination of flavors coming from bell peppers, fire-roasted tomatoes, smoked paprika and ground beef.
14of 20Creamy 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

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.
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Slow-Cooker Chicken & Pinto Bean Enchilada Casserole
Photographer: Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Ali Ramee Prop Stylist: Christine Keely

16of 20Cheesy Meatball CasserolePhotographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Julia BaylessThis cheesy meatball casserole is a family favorite, with basil adding flavor to the meatballs and grated onion adding moisture. Melted mozzarella tames the spice, but feel free to cut back or eliminate the crushed red pepper if you prefer a milder dish.View Recipe
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Cheesy Meatball Casserole
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless

This cheesy meatball casserole is a family favorite, with basil adding flavor to the meatballs and grated onion adding moisture. Melted mozzarella tames the spice, but feel free to cut back or eliminate the crushed red pepper if you prefer a milder dish.
17of 20Buffalo Chicken & Cauliflower CasseroleJennifer CauseyThis creamy low-carb casserole is spicy and satisfying. Cauliflower and celery add a tender-crisp bite, while a sprinkle of blue cheese on top adds a savory finish.View Recipe
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Buffalo Chicken & Cauliflower Casserole
Jennifer Causey

This creamy low-carb casserole is spicy and satisfying. Cauliflower and celery add a tender-crisp bite, while a sprinkle of blue cheese on top adds a savory finish.
18of 20Jalapeño Popper CasseroleCaitlin BenselJalapeño poppers, but make it a casserole! Here, we slather tender, juicy bites of chicken in a creamy, slightly spicy sauce with a crunchy topping of panko breadcrumbs and crispy bacon.View Recipe
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Jalapeño Popper Casserole
Caitlin Bensel

Jalapeño poppers, but make it a casserole! Here, we slather tender, juicy bites of chicken in a creamy, slightly spicy sauce with a crunchy topping of panko breadcrumbs and crispy bacon.
19of 20Sweet Potato, Sausage and Goat Cheese Egg CasseroleThis hearty casserole, featuring roasted sweet potatoes, is the perfect dish for when you want breakfast for dinner.View Recipe
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Sweet Potato, Sausage and Goat Cheese Egg Casserole

This hearty casserole, featuring roasted sweet potatoes, is the perfect dish for when you want breakfast for dinner.
20of 20Summer Vegetable Chicken Tortilla CasseroleDevon OâBrienSummer’s harvest—eggplant, corn and zucchini—stars in this flavorful veggie casserole that’s perfect for serving a crowd or for a dinner with leftovers for the next day.View Recipe
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Summer Vegetable Chicken Tortilla Casserole
Devon OâBrien

Summer’s harvest—eggplant, corn and zucchini—stars in this flavorful veggie casserole that’s perfect for serving a crowd or for a dinner with leftovers for the next day.
Maria Laura Haddad-Garcia
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