20 High-Protein Casseroles You’ll Want to Make Forever

Making sure you eat enough protein can help you accomplish a variety of health goals. Whether you’re working to increase energy levels or maintain muscle and bone strength, these casseroles are great options and packed with at least 15 grams of protein per serving from foods like vegetables, lean proteins and whole grains. Plus they all have at least 4-star reviews from EatingWell readers so you know they’re bound to be delicious! Recipes like Spinach, Feta & Artichoke Tater Tot Casserole or Creamy Lemon-Dill Rotisserie Chicken Noodle Casserole make for delicious and satisfying dinners that will help you stay satisfied.

Honey-Garlic Chicken Casserole

Photographer: Stacy k. Allen, Props: Christina Brockman, Food Stylist: Lauren Odum

This honey-garlic chicken casserole is the perfect option for when you want a protein-packed stir-fry. To keep prep to a minimum, we use precooked brown rice. Look for it in pouches at the store or whip up this one-pot meal when you have leftovers to spare.

Spinach, Feta & Artichoke Tater Tot Casserole

Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell

This breakfast-for-dinner casserole takes inspiration from one of our favorite appetizers—spinach & artichoke dip. It’s assembled and baked in a single baking dish, making prep (and cleanup!) a breeze. Potato tots nestled on top add a crispy, golden crust.

Pizza Pasta Casserole

Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell

This easy, toss-together casserole offers all the flavors of a pepperoni pizza, with fusilli pasta absorbing the rich tomato sauce while mingling with gooey melted cheese and meaty pepperoni slices. For a meatless option, simply replace the pepperoni with sliced mushrooms and bell peppers.

Creamy Lemon-Dill Rotisserie Chicken Noodle Casserole

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless

Imagine this simple recipe as the casserole version of classic chicken noodle soup! High-quality broth or homemade chicken stock enhances the flavor along with fresh, grassy notes of dill.

Cheesy Beef & Black Bean Skillet Casserole

Photographer: Jennifer Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley

In this taco-inspired casserole, the corn tortillas crisp up under the broiler, adding crunch to go with the creamy filling. If you enjoy a bit of spiciness, opt for hot salsa or chipotle salsa for some smoky undertones.

Pesto Tuna Noodle Casserole

Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Lexi Juhl

A creamy pesto sauce with sweet shallots and wilted spinach gives a light and bright spin to classic tuna noodle casserole. Using refrigerated pesto is recommended for its fresh flavor, which enhances the overall dish.

Chicken Piccata Casserole

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster, Food Stylist Jennifer Wendorf

This protein-packed casserole brings all the flavors of classic chicken piccata together in one dish. Cooking the lemon slices in butter mellows their bite and helps jump-start the lemony flavor of the dish.

Cheeseburger Casserole

Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Gabriel Greco

If you love a classic cheeseburger with all the fixings, you’ll love this casserole. Shredded lettuce offers a refreshing crunch, but feel free to mix it up with another green like spinach or kale, or top with Swiss cheese and sautéed mushrooms for a different spin.

Creamy Chicken & Penne alla Vodka Casserole with Peas

Photographer: Jake Sternquist, Food stylist: Annie Probst, Prop stylist: Gabriel Greco

This cheesy chicken pasta casserole is perfect for a busy weeknight when you need a fast and easy dinner with minimal cleanup.

Spanakopita-Inspired Chicken & White Bean Casserole

Photographer: Carson Downing, Food Stylist: Annie Probst, Prop Stylist: Joseph Wanek

This is a fun take on spanakopita, with a creamy feta-and-spinach filling and a crispy phyllo topping. Chicken and white beans pack in the protein. Any white beans, such as cannellini, garbanzo or navy beans, work well here.

Anti-Inflammatory Lemony Salmon & Orzo Casserole

Stacy Allen

This lemony casserole is a one-dish dinner that’s packed with omega-3 fatty acids. Salmon sits on top of an orzo mixture that bakes in the oven and absorbs all the bright, lemony flavors while it cooks.

Creamed Spinach & Chicken Casserole

Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster

Creamed spinach and chicken combine in this crowd-pleasing, comforting casserole. Crushed red pepper packs some heat, so add less or leave it out completely if you want a milder version.

Stuffed Pepper Casserole

Photographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist Julia Bayless

You won’t be stuffing any peppers for this stuffed pepper casserole, but you will be enjoying the sweet and smoky combination of flavors coming from bell peppers, fire-roasted tomatoes, smoked paprika and ground beef.

Creamy Chicken, Mushroom & Spinach Skillet Casserole

Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food Stylist: Annie Probst

This spinach-packed casserole cooks on the stovetop and bakes in the same skillet for a family-friendly dinner with an easy cleanup. You can use leftover chicken and cook the pasta ahead of time to speed up the prep.

Slow-Cooker Chicken & Pinto Bean Enchilada Casserole
Photographer: Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Ali Ramee Prop Stylist: Christine Keely

This slow-cooker meal is comfort food at its best: the layers of tortillas, cheese and sauce meld together into a cozy casserole inspired by the flavors in enchiladas.

Cheesy Meatball Casserole

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless

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

Buffalo Chicken & Cauliflower Casserole
Jennifer Causey

This creamy low-carb casserole is spicy and satisfying. Cauliflower and celery add a tender-crisp bite while a sprinkle of blue cheese on top adds a savory finish.

Jalapeño Popper Casserole
Caitlin Bensel

Jalapeño poppers, but make it a casserole! Here, we slather tender, juicy bites of chicken in a creamy, slightly spicy sauce with a crunchy topping of panko breadcrumbs and crispy bacon.

Sweet Potato, Sausage and Goat Cheese Egg Casserole

This hearty casserole, featuring roasted sweet potatoes, is the perfect dish for when you want breakfast for dinner.

Summer Vegetable Chicken Tortilla Casserole
Devon O’Brien

Summer’s harvest—eggplant, corn and zucchini—stars in this flavorful veggie casserole that’s perfect for serving a crowd or for a dinner with leftovers for the next day.