10 Mediterranean Diet Dinner Casseroles in Three Steps or Less

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Casseroles are a comforting dinner choice for any night of the week, and these recipes are especially easy to make. Each one comes together in three steps or fewer, so you can get a nourishing, flavorful main course on the table with minimal effort (and fewer dishes to wash). Built with balanced ingredients like vegetables, whole grains, lean protein and healthy fats, these easy dinners align with the Mediterranean dietone of the healthiest and most sustainable eating patterns around. Recipes like our Rotisserie Chicken, Mushroom & Rice Casserole and our Baked Tomato & Feta Rice are healthy and flavorful options that can help you meet your nutrition goals.

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Rotisserie Chicken, Mushroom & Rice Casserole

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Credit: Photographer: Morgan Hunt Ward, Prop Stylist: Pheobe Hausser, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf.

This casserole is a hearty dish perfect for a cozy weekend at home. Tender shredded rotisserie chicken is combined with earthy mushrooms, fluffy rice and a creamy sauce that brings everything together. A layer of melted cheese on top adds a golden, bubbly finish.

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Creamy Lemon-Dill Chicken & Rice Casserole

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Credit: Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Abby Armstrong

This creamy lemon-dill chicken and rice casserole is pure comfort in a bowl, bursting with the bright, fresh flavors of lemon and dill. Tender chicken and brown rice make it a satisfying, cozy dish everyone will love.

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Pesto Tuna Noodle Casserole

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Credit: 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.

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Creamy Honey-Mustard Chicken Casserole

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Credit: Photographer: Morgan Hunt Ward, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Joshua Hoggle

With tender chicken and rice baked in a creamy honey-mustard sauce, layered with vegetables and baked until bubbly, this casserole is the kind of meal that warms you from the inside out.

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Skillet Spinach, Mushroom & Wild Rice Casserole

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Credit: Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless

The earthiness of the wild rice pairs beautifully with the meaty mushrooms, while fresh spinach adds a burst of color and nutrients in this casserole. It’s the perfect balance of texture and taste—a cozy, one-pan meal that’s easy to make, which makes it even more comforting on those busy days!

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Baked Feta, Tomato & White Bean Skillet

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Credit: Photographer: Brittney Cottrell, Food stylist: Marianne Williams, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle

This skillet dinner combines roasted cherry tomatoes with creamy white beans to create a flavorful base. Chunky pieces of feta cheese are nestled into the skillet and baked until warm and soft. The result is a savory, creamy mix with tangy bites of feta in every bite.

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Skillet Caprese Chicken Pasta

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Credit: Photographer: Jacob Fox, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco, Food Stylist: Sammy Mila

This one-skillet dinner features the flavors of a summer caprese salad. Fresh tomatoes and basil are combined with chicken and pasta and cooked in a creamy sauce before being topped with a layer of melted mozzarella. A drizzle of balsamic glaze and a sprinkling of fresh basil completes the dish.

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Teriyaki Chicken Skillet Casserole with Broccoli

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

Whip up this quick and easy casserole in just one skillet—it’s the perfect go-to recipe for hectic weeknights. Chicken and broccoli soak up the savory and flavorful teriyaki sauce. If you’re short on leftovers, a rotisserie chicken paired with a package of microwaveable brown rice is a good substitute.

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Spinach, Feta & Rice Casserole

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Credit: Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel

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.

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Creamy Chicken & Zucchini Casserole

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Credit: Photographer: Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Hannah Grennwood.

This creamy chicken-and-zucchini casserole is a cozy dish that delivers all the flavors of cacio e pepe with a twist! Instead of pasta, tender chopped zucchini and juicy chicken pieces are folded into a peppery, cheesy sauce, bringing on all the savory flavors that fans of the classic Roman dish love. It’s a simple, crowd-pleasing meal that’s just as satisfying as a traditional creamy pasta dish.

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