Recipes for Specific Health Condition Heart-Healthy Recipes Heart-Healthy Dinner Recipes Heart-Healthy Casserole Recipes 14 Cozy Heart-Healthy Casseroles to Make for Dinner By Danielle DeAngelis Danielle DeAngelis Instagram Twitter Website Danielle DeAngelis is a rising journalist and current Fellow for EatingWell.com. Through her previous experiences as a news writer, she has focused on covering sustainability and human interest stories. Her passions of reading, writing and eating local all guide her in her position at EatingWell. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on November 14, 2022 Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Instagram Jessica Ball is EatingWell's Associate Nutrition Editor. She studied at Michigan State University to get her bachelor's of science in dietetics with a minor is food systems and sustainability. She went on to complete her master's of science in dietetics and dietetic internship at the University of Vermont. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Melissa Gray These balanced and filling casseroles are not only comforting choices, but they are also well-suited to be tonight's main course. And because they're low in saturated fat and sodium, these meals meet our heart-healthy nutrition parameters. Recipes like our Green Chile Rotisserie Chicken Casserole and Smoked Turkey, Kale & Rice Bake are comforting and nutritious casseroles that are cozy options to try for dinner tonight. 01 of 14 Green Chile Rotisserie Chicken Casserole View Recipe Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Melissa Gray 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. 02 of 14 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 14 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. 04 of 14 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. 05 of 14 Cheesy Roasted Eggplant Skillet Casserole View Recipe Ali Redmond Layers of tender eggplant, creamy white beans, ricotta and marinara combine to create a flavorful skillet casserole. Serve this hearty casserole directly from the skillet for a fun presentation. Pair with a side salad for a complete meal. 06 of 14 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. 07 of 14 Baked Penne Florentine View Recipe This comforting and flavorful vegetarian dish is packed with protein. 08 of 14 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. 09 of 14 Turkey-Vegetable Bake View Recipe Need to use up leftover turkey from the holidays? Make this low fat casserole. It's made with brown rice and lots of vegetables. 10 of 14 Garlic Cashew Chicken Casserole View Recipe Combine brown rice, cashews, chow-mein noodles and vegetables galore with chicken in this delicious casserole. 11 of 14 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. 12 of 14 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. 13 of 14 Baked Cavatelli Casserole View Recipe This easy to make, comforting dish will keep you warm on a cold day. 14 of 14 Chicken Tetrazzini View Recipe This retro dish will please kids and adults alike. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit