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22 High-Protein Dinner Casseroles in Three Steps or Less

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Danielle DeAngelis Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Updated February 08, 2023
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Casseroles are already easy options for nights at home, but these recipes only require three steps or less, so they're especially simple to prepare. With at least 15 grams of protein per serving, these casserole dishes are nourishing choices that can help support healthy digestion, healthy immune function and muscle growth. Recipes like our Chicken & Zucchini Casserole and Salmon Noodle Casserole are tasty and satisfying evening meals.

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Chicken & Zucchini Casserole

Chicken & Zucchini Casserole
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This baked chicken and zucchini casserole is creamy, hearty and low-carb! The whole family will love this easy casserole, plus it's a great way to get the kids to eat their veggies (concealed in a delicious cheese sauce!).

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Cheesy Meatball Casserole

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This cheesy meatball casserole is a family favorite, with basil adding flavor to the meatballs and grated onion adding moisture. Melted mozzarella cheese tames the spice, but feel free to cut back or eliminate the crushed red pepper if you prefer a milder dish.

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Broccoli & Quinoa Casserole

Broccoli & Quinoa Casserole
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This broccoli-quinoa casserole makes a hearty vegetarian main dish. As the quinoa absorbs water and cooks, it creates the perfect amount of steam for cooking the broccoli. The broccoli is crisp-tender and adds texture to contrast with the creamy, cheesy quinoa. Swap in tricolor quinoa, if you prefer.

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Salmon Noodle Casserole

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This salmon noodle casserole is filled with creamy pasta, chunks of salmon and plenty of vegetables for a well-rounded meal. Dijon mustard flavors the dish, complementing the salmon and asparagus.

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Spinach & Mushroom Tortellini Bake

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This cheesy tortellini bake is a dish the whole family will love--it's filled with sweet-tasting marinara, mushrooms and spinach and topped with melted cheese. Complete the meal, plus get in another vegetable serving, by adding a side of broccoli or a small green salad.

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Philly Chicken Cheesesteak Casserole

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This Philly chicken cheesesteak casserole tastes just like the classic sandwich version but in casserole form. We swapped out the beef for ground chicken and added pasta to bring this quick one-skillet dinner together.

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Shrimp and Cauliflower Bake

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This quick and easy seafood casserole gets bright flavor from fresh dill and feta cheese.

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French Onion Dip Chicken & Rice Casserole

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This creamy French onion dip chicken and rice casserole topped with crispy potato chips is perfect for game day or whenever you want a comforting meal the whole family will love.

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Creamy Rotisserie-Chicken Noodle Casserole

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This creamy chicken noodle casserole recipe is inspired by our popular Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup with Rotisserie Chicken by Karen Rankin. We use store-bought rotisserie chicken to cut down on cooking time. This casserole is cozy and delicious.

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Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole

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All the delicious flavors of your favorite chicken Cordon Bleu--salty ham, melty cheese, tangy mustard--with no tricky assembly required. This healthy comfort food recipe would be perfect for a potluck.

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Sloppy Joe Casserole

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Like sloppy Joes? Then you'll love this sloppy Joe casserole recipe. This kid-friendly dinner has the classic sloppy Joe flavors kids love, while parents will like all the veggies that are packed in to make it a healthy meal.

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Vegetarian Enchilada Casserole

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Think of this vegetarian enchilada casserole as a veggie-packed Mexican-inspired lasagna with corn tortillas standing in for the noodles! If your peppers are mild and you like heat, opt for spicy pico de gallo. This easy vegetarian dinner recipe is sure to become a new family favorite.

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Creamy Mushroom, Chicken & Asparagus Bake

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This comforting weeknight casserole recipe features plenty of mushrooms and asparagus combined with chicken and brown rice and a creamy Parmesan cheese sauce. Whip this up anytime you have leftover chicken or cooked brown rice to spare.

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Easy Chicken Enchilada Casserole

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Casseroles make perfect meal-prep dinners, and this enchilada version is no exception. The whole casserole can be built and left to hang out in the refrigerator for up to three days—just bake it off on a busy night and you have a healthy, easy dinner on the table in no time. The quick homemade enchilada sauce in this recipe is great when you don't have any of the canned sauce on hand; just season crushed tomatoes with spices and salt for an instant enchilada sauce.

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Cheesy Ground Beef & Cauliflower Casserole

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Ground beef and cauliflower combine to create a hearty weeknight casserole that both kids and adults will love. Serve with tortilla chips and sour cream.

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Chipotle Ranch Chicken Casserole

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Simplify weeknight dinnertime by transforming leftover slow-cooked chicken (see associated recipe, below) into an easy, cheesy casserole.

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Turkey-Vegetable Bake

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Need to use up leftover turkey from the holidays? Make this low fat casserole. It's made with brown rice and lots of vegetables.

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Hot Chicken Salad Casserole

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A crunchy cornflake-almond topper complements this saucy chicken mixture.

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Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole

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Reduced-fat soup, semi-soft cheese and fat-free milk make this classic casserole recipe low in fat and calories.

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Easy Tuna Noodle Casserole

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Use reduced fat soup and fat-free milk to make this favorite casserole lower in fat and calories. Adding a variety of vegetables makes it more nutritious than the traditional recipe.

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Green Chile Rotisserie Chicken Casserole

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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.

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Salmon and Couscous Casserole

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Salmon is tossed with couscous, spinach, and roasted red peppers, then topped with toasted almonds for a light and easy meal that's ready in less than 30 minutes.

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    1 of 22 Chicken & Zucchini Casserole
    2 of 22 Cheesy Meatball Casserole
    3 of 22 Broccoli & Quinoa Casserole
    4 of 22 Salmon Noodle Casserole
    5 of 22 Spinach & Mushroom Tortellini Bake
    6 of 22 Philly Chicken Cheesesteak Casserole
    7 of 22 Shrimp and Cauliflower Bake
    8 of 22 French Onion Dip Chicken & Rice Casserole
    9 of 22 Creamy Rotisserie-Chicken Noodle Casserole
    10 of 22 Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole
    11 of 22 Sloppy Joe Casserole
    12 of 22 Vegetarian Enchilada Casserole
    13 of 22 Creamy Mushroom, Chicken & Asparagus Bake
    14 of 22 Easy Chicken Enchilada Casserole
    15 of 22 Cheesy Ground Beef & Cauliflower Casserole
    16 of 22 Chipotle Ranch Chicken Casserole
    17 of 22 Turkey-Vegetable Bake
    18 of 22 Hot Chicken Salad Casserole
    19 of 22 Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole
    20 of 22 Easy Tuna Noodle Casserole
    21 of 22 Green Chile Rotisserie Chicken Casserole
    22 of 22 Salmon and Couscous Casserole

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