9 Delicious & Healthy Casserole Recipes to Make This Fall

March 7, 2026

Raise your hand if you can’t remember the last time you turned on your oven! We’re not saying that’s a bad thing — after all, summer is the time for all the salads, grilled everything, and (obviously) ice cream. But, if you’re ready to get back in the kitchen, or even if you’re thinking you might be ready to get back in the kitchen, these healthy casseroles are a great place to start.

While casseroles can be heavy and rich (sometimes that’s exactly what you need), casseroles can also be healthy, too. Pack them with vegetables, load them with whole grains and lean protein, and casseroles become a nutritious choice at the dinner table. Here are our favorite healthy casseroles that prove it.

1. Mexican Chicken Taco Casserole

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This cheesy casserole is full of protein thanks to a mix of chicken, black beans, and Greek yogurt tucked inside. Thanks to the salsa, corn, and peppers, it’s also full of fiber.

Try the recipe from Eat the Gains.

2. Better Broccoli Casserole

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This healthy take on broccoli casserole leans on loads of roasted broccoli, quinoa, milk, cheddar cheese, and garlicky breadcrumbs to finish. We think it’s even more satisfying than the O.G. version. Give it a try with cauliflower, too, if you like.

Try the recipe from Cookie and Kate.

3. Healthy Tuna Noodle Casserole

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To make this tuna noodle casserole even more nutritious, try using whole wheat dried pasta instead of regular dried pasta. It will add fiber, extra vitamins, and minerals.

Try the recipe from Ambitious Kitchen.

4. Spaghetti Squash Casserole

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Swapping spaghetti squash for regular spaghetti makes this casserole a friendly choice for those following a low-carb diet. However, just about everyone will enjoy how cheesy and comforting it is.

Try the recipe from Spend With Pennies.

5. Healthier Cheeseburger Macaroni Casserole

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Whole wheat pasta and loads of veggies make this a lighter take. Make it even lighter by using ground turkey or ground chicken instead of ground beef. Or leave the meat out completely and try swapping in black beans for a vegetarian take.

Try the recipe from Celebrating Sweets.

6. Wild Rice Chicken Casserole

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There is a lot of room for adaptation in this wholesome recipe. Use brown rice instead of wild rice, swap cauliflower and peppers for carrots and celery, or use ghee instead of butter.

Try the recipe from The Roasted Root.

7. Roasted Vegetable & Feta Cheese Quinoa Bake

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This vegetarian casserole comes together without fuss in an oven-safe skillet. Serve it with a simple green salad, and dinner couldn’t be easier.

Try the recipe from Happy Veggie Kitchen.

8. Cauliflower “Mac” and Cheese

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Replace pasta with cauliflower florets, and you have a gluten-free, vegetable-heavy twist on macaroni and cheese that’s no less comforting.

Try the recipe from Skinnytaste.

9. Teriyaki Chicken Casserole

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Our favorite thing about this flavorful casserole? Prep it and freeze it for over two months for an easy dinner to throw in the oven. When you’re ready to eat, just let it thaw in the fridge overnight and bake as directed.

Try the recipe from Life in the Lifehouse.