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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    28 Easy Dinner Casseroles for Busy Families

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on February 5, 2025, updated February 6, 2025 - Leave a Comment

    Casseroles are a lifesaver for busy families, offering a simple way to prepare a hearty meal with minimal effort. These 28 easy dinner casseroles are perfect for weeknight dinners, combining convenience and comfort in one dish. From classic favorites to new twists, there's something here for everyone to enjoy.

    Chicken Broccoli Pasta Bake

    Chicken pasta bake.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This dish is packed with chicken and broccoli, making it a hearty meal that will fill you up. It's perfect for busy nights and you'll likely have some leftovers to enjoy later.

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    Eggplant Moussaka

    Eggplant Moussaka with Lamb.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Eggplant Moussaka is a simple dinner packed with vegetables, ground beef or lamb, and plenty of cheese on top. This version skips the potatoes and Bechamel sauce, using more eggplant instead for a healthy and tasty Mediterranean meal.

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    Chicken Divan

    Chicken divan.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This creamy chicken divan features tender broccoli and shredded chicken mixed in a rich cheese sauce. It's finished off with melted cheese and crunchy Ritz crackers for added flavor and texture.

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    Ritz Cracker Chicken Casserole

    Ritz Cracker Chicken Casserole.
    Photo Credit: The Cooking Duo.

    This dinner is all about comfort and flavor, using simple store-bought ingredients. It's a great addition to your weekly meals, and even picky eaters enjoy it.

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    Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole

    Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole on a baking dish.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This chicken casserole mixes ranch seasoning with a creamy mac and cheese sauce, tender noodles, shredded rotisserie chicken, and crispy bacon. It's baked together for a comforting dinner that everyone in the family will enjoy!

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    Tortellini Bake

    Tortellini bake.
    Photo credit: Everyday Delicious.

    This tortellini bake is a tasty casserole featuring store-bought tortellini, a hearty meat and vegetable tomato sauce, and plenty of melted cheese on top. It's simple to prepare and provides a satisfying dinner that lasts for a few days.

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    Walking Taco Casserole

    Walking taco casserole.
    Photo credit: Emmeline Kemperyd.

    This casserole combines all the delicious flavors of tacos into a simple one-dish meal. It's packed with ground beef, salsa, and plenty of cheese, making it perfect for a potluck or a quick weeknight dinner.

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    Parmesan Chicken Casserole

    Parmesan Chicken Casserole.
    Photo credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This casserole combines all the great tastes and textures of chicken parmesan in a simple, easy-to-serve dish. It's perfect for a quick dinner that everyone will enjoy.

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    Layer and Bake Reuben Casserole

    Layer and Bake Reuben Casserole
    Photo Credit: Feast and Farm.

    This layer and bake reuben casserole is super simple to make and really delicious. With some quality store-bought ingredients, you can put this one-pan version of your favorite sandwich together and have it ready in under 30 minutes.

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    Tater Tot Cowboy Casserole

    Tater Tot Cowboy Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Cupcakes and Kale Chips.

    This casserole features ground beef mixed with a creamy tomato sauce, all cooked in one skillet. Topped with plenty of cheddar cheese and crispy tater tots, it’s a hearty meal that’s easy to prepare.

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    Vegetarian Enchilada Casserole

    Vegetarian Enchilada Casserole.
    Photo credit: Delish Knowledge.

    These enchiladas are simple to prepare and packed with flavor. They feature layers of veggies, beans, cheese, and a tasty homemade enchilada sauce.

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    Crockpot Chicken Bacon & Ranch Tater Tot Casserole

    Crockpot Chicken Bacon & Ranch Tater Tot Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Our Love Language is Food.

    This slow cooker casserole puts a fun spin on the classic tater tot dish many people love. With chicken, bacon, ranch, and tater tots, it’s a comforting meal perfect for chilly days.

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    No-Boil Ravioli Casserole

    This cheesy ravioli casserole is one of the simplest dishes you can make. With just four simple ingredients and store-bought shortcuts, you can prep this dish in 5 minutes, and eat in under 40!
    Photo credit: Emmeline Kemperyd.

    This dish is super easy to prepare. With just four ingredients and some ready-made items, you can have it ready in 5 minutes and on the table in under 40.

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    Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti Casserole

    Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This chicken spaghetti casserole is a filling dish that you can whip up in just 45 minutes. It's packed with diced bell peppers, rotisserie chicken, and spaghetti mixed in a creamy cheese sauce.

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    Meatball Pasta Bake

    Meatball Pasta Bake.
    Photo credit: Beyond the Chicken Coop.

    The Meatball Pasta Bake is a simple dish that cooks everything in the oven, even the pasta. It combines frozen meatballs, mozzarella cheese, penne pasta, and your favorite marinara sauce for a satisfying meal.

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    Sloppy Joe Biscuit Bake

    Sloppy Joe Biscuit Bake.
    Photo Credit: My Suburban Kitchen.

    Busy weeknights can still be enjoyable with a simple homemade meal. This Sloppy Joe biscuit bake is sure to please everyone at the dinner table.

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    Chicken Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Bake

    sun-dried tomato pasta bake.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This dish features cheesy chicken and pasta packed with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach, creating a hearty and satisfying meal. It's a simple option for a comforting dinner that won't take much time to prepare.

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    Italian Noodle Casserole

    Italian Noodle Casserole.
    Photo Credit: The Cookin' Chicks.

    This pasta dish is quick and easy to make with just a few simple ingredients. Ground beef, tomato sauce, soft egg noodles, and cheese come together for a casserole that everyone in the family will love.

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    Mexican Taco Tater Tot Casserole

    Taco Tater Tot Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Cheerful Cook.

    This ground beef casserole is packed with tasty Mexican flavors, topped with crispy tater tots and melted cheese. It's a hit with the whole family.

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    Cheesy Steak Pasta Casserole

    Steak pasta casserole.
    Photo credit: Emmeline Kemperyd.

    This dish features a creamy steak and mushroom pasta baked with cheese for a comforting dinner. It’s quick to prepare in just 45 minutes and can be made in one pan, keeping cleanup simple.

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    Cheesy Tortellini Casserole

    Cheesy Tortellini Casserole
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This is a simple and cheesy dish that everyone will enjoy. It's the perfect comfort food for a cozy dinner.

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    Taco Casserole

    Taco casserole.
    Photo credit: Inquiring Chef.

    Taco Casserole combines seasoned ground beef, tortillas, enchilada sauce, and cheese for a simple weeknight dinner. This dish is perfect for busy nights since it can be prepared in advance and even frozen.

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    Chicken Fajita Casserole

    Chicken Fajita Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Haute & Healthy Living.

    This chicken fajita casserole is simple to make, healthy, and great for kids, making it a perfect choice for a weeknight dinner. With cream cheese, Greek yogurt, shredded chicken, fajita seasoning, and plenty of cheese, this dish is packed with flavor and can be enjoyed in various ways.

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    Creamy Pesto Pasta Bake

    A creamy pesto pasta bake.
    Photo credit: Rich and Delish.

    This creamy pesto pasta bake is rich and cheesy, all made in one pan. It comes together in under an hour and has a flavor that rivals restaurant dishes.

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    Taco Potato Casserole

    Taco Potato Casserole with Ground Beef.
    Photo Credit: The Honour System.

    This dish is a filling and tasty mix of Tex-Mex flavors and comfort food. With layers of seasoned ground beef, diced potatoes, and melted cheese, this casserole is great for family dinners or gatherings.

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    Crockpot Mexican Casserole

    Crockpot Mexican Casserole with Ground Beef.
    Photo Credit" Haute & Healthy Living.

    This crockpot Mexican casserole is packed with delicious Mexican flavors and is perfect for busy weeknights. It's a healthier and more affordable option than ordering takeout.

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    Chicken Pot Pie Casserole

    Chicken Pot Pie Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Cook Dinner Tonight.

    Chicken pot pie casserole is a cozy dish filled with chicken and vegetables in a creamy sauce, all covered with a fluffy biscuit topping. This is a great option for a satisfying dinner.

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    Slow Cooker Mexican Bubble Up Casserole

    Slow Cooker Mexican Bubble Up Casserole.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    Try this casserole that is slow-cooked to perfection with all the Tex-Mex flavors of a traditional Mexican-inspired pizza dish. Who knew just five ingredients could come together for such a delicious dish?!

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    About Emmeline Kemperyd

    Emmeline Kemperyd is a writer, food blogger, recipe creator and food photographer and the founder of alwaysusebutter.com. She has 20+ years experience creating and simplifying recipes so they taste good, and are quick, easy, and approachable. She is a regular contributor to MSN and her work has been featured by The Guardian, Well+Good, Vulture, SheKnows, Good Men Project, and The Feed Feed, among others.

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