Healthy Recipes Recipes for Specific Health Condition Healthy Diabetic Recipes 15 Diabetes-Friendly Casseroles You'll Want to Make Forever By Leah Goggins Leah Goggins Instagram Website Leah Goggins is a digital fellow for EatingWell. Based in Birmingham, Alabama, she is a devotee of old movies, farmers' markets and Ina Garten's tomato sandwich with basil mayo recipe. Leah has a degree in news media and English from The University of Alabama. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on October 5, 2021 Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Instagram Jessica Ball, M.S., RD, has been with EatingWell for three years and works as the associate nutrition editor for the brand. She is a registered dietitian with a master's in food, nutrition and sustainability. In addition to EatingWell, her work has appeared in Food & Wine, Real Simple, Parents, Better Homes and Gardens and MyRecipes. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos These comforting, satisfying casserole recipes deserve to be on your table ASAP. Whether it's a cozy side dish or a protein-packed main, these casseroles are irresistible. Plus, each recipe focuses on complex carbs, like whole grains, and is lower in saturated fat and sodium—so you know these dishes are a perfect fit for any diabetes-friendly diet. Recipes like our Skillet Chicken Potpie and Apple, Bacon and Sweet Potato Mini Casseroles are healthy, tasty recipes you'll return to again and again. 01 of 15 Skillet Chicken Potpie View Recipe A store-bought pie crust, frozen veggies and precooked chicken simplify the prep for this easy potpie. This healthy dinner recipe is comfort food at its best. 02 of 15 Tamari-Ginger Meatball & Eggplant Casserole View Recipe 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. 03 of 15 Eggplant Tortilla Casserole View Recipe This layered casserole is inspired by classic cheese enchiladas, minus the fuss of rolling and stuffing individual tortillas. You'd never guess that within this comforting Tex-Mex casserole hides a layer of thinly sliced eggplant. The thin slices become tender when roasted and add a subtle savory note. 04 of 15 Apple, Bacon and Sweet Potato Mini Casseroles View Recipe These sweet and savory mini casseroles are ready in just an hour. Refrigerate or freeze the leftovers to enjoy later. 05 of 15 Chicken-Spaghetti Squash Bake View Recipe In this version of a chicken-and-broccoli casserole, spaghetti squash takes on a creamy texture when baked with cream of mushroom soup. 06 of 15 Green Chile Chicken Tortilla Casserole View Recipe Prepare this dish the night ahead of time so all you have to do is pop it in the oven for an easy and delicious dinner. 07 of 15 Ham and Broccoli Breakfast Casserole View Recipe Prepare this easy ham and broccoli casserole the evening before, and in the morning just pop it in the oven for a delicious breakfast. 08 of 15 Chicken-Noodle Casserole View Recipe Flavorful Chicken-Noodle Casserole comes to life with this diabetic-friendly recipe. Select light sour cream to lower fat and calorie content. 09 of 15 Garlic Cashew Chicken Casserole View Recipe Combine brown rice, cashews, chow-mein noodles and vegetables galore with chicken in this delicious casserole. 10 of 15 Fresh Green Bean Casserole View Recipe A slimmed-down white sauce makes this creamy green bean casserole side dish recipe low fat. 11 of 15 Smoked Turkey, Kale & Rice Bake View Recipe This hearty one-skillet dinner is loaded with celery, kale, tomatoes and quick-cooking brown rice. It's easy to make the recipe vegetarian by substituting smoked tofu for the turkey. 12 of 15 Slow-Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows View Recipe The genius hack in this recipe: topping sweet potatoes with marshmallows while they're still piping hot from the slow cooker yields a baked marshmallow topping that's typical with baked sweet potato casseroles. 13 of 15 Chicken & Mushroom Shepherd's Pie View Recipe The creamy chicken filling is spiked with sherry and the potatoes are mashed with olive oil in this healthy shepherd's pie recipe. To make individual pies, use six 10-ounce ramekins. Serve with a green salad with balsamic vinaigrette and crusty bread. 14 of 15 Baked Cavatelli Casserole View Recipe This easy to make, comforting dish will keep you warm on a cold day. 15 of 15 Shrimp and Cauliflower Bake View Recipe This quick and easy seafood casserole gets bright flavor from fresh dill and feta cheese. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit