Healthy Seasonal Recipes Healthy Spring Recipes Healthy Spring Dinner Recipes Healthy Spring Casserole Recipes 14 Spring Casseroles That Support a Healthy Heart By Dillon Evans Dillon Evans Dillon Evans fell in love with cooking at a very young age. He remembers the novel experiences of microwaving a bowl of oatmeal without his parents' permission and asking to make his mother's morning pot of coffee. These moments became catalysts for his interest in cooking and baking. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on April 18, 2024 Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Jessica Ball, M.S., RD, is nutrition editor for EatingWell. She is a registered dietitian with a master's in food, nutrition and sustainability. In addition to EatingWell, her work has appeared in Food & Wine, Real Simple, Parents, Better Homes and Gardens and MyRecipes. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Trending Videos Close this video player Photo: Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco Make one of these delicious dinners any night of the week. From pasta bakes to shepherd’s pie, these casseroles are packed with seasonal ingredients like leeks, mushrooms and spinach to make the most of fresh spring flavors. Plus, each meal has less than 4 grams of saturated fat and 600 grams of sodium per serving to align with a heart-healthy eating pattern. Make a pan of our Baked Cavatelli Casserole when you’re in the mood for something slightly spicy. Or, turn to our Teriyaki Chicken Skillet Casserole with Broccoli when you need food on the table in just 30 minutes. 01 of 14 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 any leftover chicken and rice you have on hand. If you’re short on leftovers, a rotisserie chicken paired with a package of microwaveable brown rice is a good substitute. View Recipe 02 of 14 Green Chile Rotisserie Chicken Casserole Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Melissa Gray This green chile rotisserie chicken casserole features tender rotisserie chicken with lots of tender vegetables. The corn adds a nice pop of sweetness, while the rice helps absorb some of the flavors. A crunchy topping of crushed tortilla chips finishes off this comforting, Southwestern-inspired casserole. View Recipe 03 of 14 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. View Recipe 04 of 14 Baked Cavatelli Casserole This easy to make, comforting dish will keep you warm on a cold day. View Recipe 05 of 14 Chicken Tetrazzini This retro dish will please kids and adults alike. View Recipe 06 of 14 Green Chile Chicken Tortilla Casserole Prepare this dish the night ahead of time so all you have to do is pop it in the oven for an easy and delicious dinner. View Recipe 07 of 14 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. Vodka sauce adds a creamy note to the sauce. If you don’t have vodka sauce on hand, add a few tablespoons of cream to regular marinara. View Recipe 08 of 14 Chicken-Noodle Casserole Flavorful Chicken-Noodle Casserole comes to life with this diabetes-appropriate recipe. Select light sour cream to lower fat and calorie content. View Recipe 09 of 14 Turkey & Leek Shepherd's Pie The mashed potato-covered shepherd's pie was originally created to use up the leftovers from a festive roast. This version blends peas, leeks and carrots with diced turkey, all in a creamy herb sauce. The dish is a perfect way to create a second meal with the holiday turkey but if you like, use leftover roast chicken, duck or goose. View Recipe 10 of 14 Smoked Turkey, Kale & Rice Bake This hearty one-skillet dinner is loaded with celery, kale, tomatoes and quick-cooking brown rice. It's easy to make the recipe vegetarian by substituting smoked tofu for the turkey. View Recipe 11 of 14 Chicken, Mushroom & Wild Rice Casserole Photography / Fred Hardy, Styling / Ruth Blackburn / Audrey Davis In Minnesota, chicken, mushrooms and wild rice are often bound together in a casserole with cream of mushroom soup. We forgo the sodium-rich canned soup and make a light, creamy sauce that gets depth of flavor from dry sherry and Parmesan cheese. If you already have cooked chicken, use 4 cups and skip Step 2. View Recipe 12 of 14 Garlic Cashew Chicken Casserole Combine brown rice, cashews, chow-mein noodles and vegetables galore with chicken in this delicious casserole. View Recipe 13 of 14 Mom's Creamy Chicken & Broccoli Casserole Brian Woodcock; Styling: Cindy Barr This lightened-up creamy chicken casserole is packed with veggies. The sauce at the heart of this family-friendly casserole uses fat-free milk with a combination of fat-free Greek-style yogurt and a little mayonnaise to give it body. View Recipe 14 of 14 Turkey-Vegetable Bake Need to use up leftover turkey from the holidays? Make this low fat casserole. It's made with brown rice and lots of vegetables. View Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit