15+ Winter Casserole Recipes Ready in an Hour or Less

There’s nothing like a cozy, comforting casserole—especially when you can get it on the table in record time. While some casseroles may take a while to prep and bake, these recipes rely on quick shortcuts, like precooked chicken and store-bought sauces, to make these casseroles flavorful but easy. Recipes like our Pesto Tuna Noodle Casserole and Creamy Chicken & Cauliflower Rice Casserole spotlight tasty winter veggies, like leafy greens, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage and winter squash, for a meal you can feel good about.

Cheesy Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo Skillet Casserole

Photographer: Stacy k. Allen, Props: Christina Brockman, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf

This delightful one-skillet casserole combines penne pasta, tender broccoli and shredded rotisserie chicken smothered in a creamy Alfredo sauce. It’s the perfect cozy meal for busy nights when you want less dishes after dining.

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. Albacore tuna is an ideal choice, as it holds its texture well once mixed in, although any water-packed tuna will do the job.

Creamy Chicken & Cauliflower Rice Casserole

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

This protein-rich, one-skillet dinner features tender chicken thighs baked on a bed of creamy cauliflower rice packed with meaty mushrooms. While chicken thighs are quick and convenient, you can substitute halved bone-in chicken breasts in their place.

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 stir-fry with less mess to clean up. To keep prep to a minimum, we use precooked brown rice, but you can also whip up this dish whenever you have leftover rice to spare.

Philly Cheesesteak Casserole

Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayliss

With the combo of beef, cheese and bell pepper, this easy casserole hits the nail on the head when it comes to the flavors of classic Philly cheesesteak. We love the flavor smoked provolone lends to the dish, but if you want a more traditional flavor, aged provolone works just as well.

One-Pot Cheesy Pasta Bake

Jennifer Causey; Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas

Pasta and meat sauce topped with mozzarella cheese will make everyone at the table happy, and the all-in-one-pot technique means there are less pans to clean up.

Teriyaki Chicken Skillet Casserole with Broccoli

Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco

Whip up this quick and easy teriyaki chicken casserole in just one skillet—it’s the perfect go-to recipe for hectic weeknights that’s sure to satisfy a crowd. It’s ideal for making use of leftover chicken and rice, but a rotisserie chicken and a package of microwaveable brown rice make a good substitute.

Cheesy Roasted Eggplant Skillet Casserole

Ali Redmond

Layers of tender eggplant, creamy white beans, ricotta and marinara combine to create a flavorful skillet casserole. Serve this hearty dish directly from the skillet and pair with a side salad for a complete meal.

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! The key to enhancing the flavor is using high-quality broth or homemade chicken stock. While we enjoy the fresh, grassy notes of dill, feel free to use parsley or chives as equally delicious alternatives.

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.

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 cheese tames the spice, but feel free to cut back or eliminate the crushed red pepper if you prefer a milder dish.

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. You can cook long-grain brown rice ahead of time or look for packaged microwaveable brown rice to use instead.

Spaghetti Squash Lasagna with Broccolini

In this re-imagined lasagna, garlicky broccolini, spaghetti squash and cheese are combined for a healthy take on a favorite casserole. This bakes right in the squash shells for a fun presentation. Serve with a big Caesar salad and some warm and crusty whole-grain bread.

Chicken Fajita Casserole

Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman

Classic fajita veggies and chicken thighs are combined with corn tortillas and spices for an easy, one-skillet dinner. Serve this easy casserole topped with your favorite fixings, like sour cream, avocado, salsa and/or chopped tomato.

Shrimp and Cauliflower Bake

This quick and easy seafood casserole gets its bright flavor from fresh dill and feta cheese. Savory shrimp pairs well with the briny feta and cauliflower adds heartiness.

Tamari-Ginger Meatball & Eggplant Casserole

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.

Spinach, Feta & Rice Casserole

This one-pan recipe is the casserole version of spanakopita! It’s hearty enough to enjoy as a vegetarian lunch or dinner, yet versatile enough to serve alongside just about any protein. To make it extra creamy, top each serving with a dollop of sour cream.