Our Easiest Casserole Recipes to Simplify Your Weeknights

Why opt for a single-serve portion of French onion soup when you can make a casserole, and scoop out as much as your heart (and stomach) desires?

This easy casserole dish features spaghetti smothered in a delicious, creamy mushroom sauce and is baked to perfection with juicy pieces of chicken, bell peppers and shredded cheese.

When you’re looking for brunch recipes, this keto casserole filled with root veggies, spicy chorizo and lots of Monterey Jack cheese is the dish to make.

Not only does this spicy rice dish please a crowd of 12, it’s a one-pot wonder too. Cooking the rice, tomatoes, spices and stock all in one pot infuses the rice with major flavour. Top with some melty, sharp cheddar and you have a winning side dish!

Making traditional chile relleno can be a chore, but with this casserole recipe, you get all of that great flavour in a fraction of the time.

Stuffed artichokes don’t have to be reserved for special occasions. With this simple, creamy casserole, you get all of that satisfying flavour in half the time.

Make cauliflower the star of your dinner table with this satisfying dish that uses the cruciferous veggie two ways: first blended with ricotta as a creamy sauce, then roasted and layered between pasta.

Looking for a vegetarian enchilada recipe that the entire family will love? Martina McBride fills low-carb tortillas with seasoned sweet potatoes and black beans, and bakes them with zesty sauce and shredded cheese. Want to add more southwestern flare to your menu? Here are The Pioneer Woman’s best Tex-Mex recipes.

Leftover chicken casserole recipes can often feel like the same old, same old. This recipe replaces the usual noodles or rice with vitamin-rich, low-carb spaghetti squash. Cream, cheese, mushrooms, peppers and spices bring richness and a gentle heat.

We can’t get enough of Ree Drummond’s Mexican inspired lasagna. Layers of cheese, salsa verde, rice, corn, beans and juicy chicken breast come together to make a comforting make-ahead dish. If you love this dish, then be sure to check out The Pioneer Woman’s best Tex-Mex recipes.

Sweet, crunchy and oh so satisfying, this super simple, buttery dish will be your go-to for every big family dinner to come.

Alton’s quinoa and broccoli casserole is a hearty and satisfying side dish that also happens to be gluten-free. Plus, cream and cheddar add some creamy, indulgent richness.

Artichokes and kale are in healthy harmony in this tasty casserole that is packed with fibre and flavour. Consider having frozen artichokes stashed in your deep freeze. They make an easy and delicious addition to this dish and a tasty alternative to your basic frozen veggies.

This stuffed mushroom dish gives you all the flavours of the popular appetizer in casserole form. And best of all, it takes only a fraction of the prep time.

Lasagna noodles are rolled with chicken, bacon and creamy ricotta, then baked in a casserole dish with a silky béchamel. It’s a great dish for a weeknight meal, or for last-minute entertaining.

No breadcrumbs? No problem! Open to your freezer and turn those trusted tater tots into a crispy chicken pot pie topping with just a whirl in the food processor.

Take some time out of your weekend to assemble this cheesy chicken casserole, and then freeze it for a head start on a weeknight dinner. When you’re ready to serve, pop it in the oven until golden and bubbly and pair with a simple green salad. Find out how to prep slow cooker freezer meals to help you get through the week.