16 Easy Winter Casseroles for Better Blood Sugar By Camryn Alexa Wimberly Camryn Alexa Wimberly Camryn Wimberly is EatingWell's Editorial Fellow. As a food and mental health blogger, Camryn explores how food and cooking can help improve mental health and also be an avenue to connect with one's culture and heritage. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on January 20, 2025 Close Credit: Photographer: Stacy k. Allen, Props: Christina Brockman, Food Stylist: Lauren Odum A cozy and delicious casserole is one of the best meals you can have on a chilly winter evening! These tasty dishes feature plenty of winter produce like carrots, broccoli and cauliflower, so you can enjoy the season’s abundance. Plus, all of the recipes on this list align with a diabetes-friendly eating pattern, since they’re lower in calories, carbs, sodium and saturated fat. Options like our Creamy Chicken Florentine Casserole and Honey-Garlic Chicken Casserole are nourishing meals that will leave you satisfied while supporting healthy blood sugar levels. Love any of these recipes? Tap "Save" to add them to MyRecipes, your new, free recipe box for EatingWell. 01 of 16 Creamy Chicken Florentine Casserole Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lindsey Lower This creamy chicken Florentine casserole combines tender pieces of chicken, fresh spinach and a rich, creamy sauce, all baked to perfection with a golden, cheesy crust. Whether you’re looking to cozy up on a chilly evening or share a hearty, home-cooked dinner with family, this casserole delivers an experience that feels like a warm hug on a plate. View Recipe Save 02 of 16 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. Look for it in pouches at the store or whip up this one-pot meal when you have leftovers to spare. View Recipe Save 03 of 16 Anti-Inflammatory Lemony Salmon & Orzo Casserole Stacy Allen This lemony salmon and orzo casserole is a one-dish dinner that’s packed with omega-3 fatty acids—a polyunsaturated fat in salmon that can help tame inflammation and may even help lower blood pressure. Here, omega-3-rich salmon sits on top of an orzo mixture that bakes in the oven, instead of boiling on the stovetop, absorbing all the bright and lemony flavors while it cooks. View Recipe Save 04 of 16 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. View Recipe Save 05 of 16 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. View Recipe Save 06 of 16 Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato & Roasted Red Pepper Casserole Sara Haas This healthy vegetarian casserole is a standout on any table. Crushed red pepper provides a little kick to this creamy main dish. We love the ease of jarred roasted red peppers, but if you have time, feel free to roast them yourself. View Recipe Save 07 of 16 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 Save 08 of 16 Lemon-Garlic Chicken Casserole Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster, Food Stylist Jennifer Wendorf This chicken-and-rice casserole packs in the protein plus offers plenty of fiber from brown rice and broccoli for a well-rounded meal in one pot. Chicken thighs are meaty and tender, but feel free to swap them out for chicken breast if you prefer. View Recipe Save 09 of 16 Beef & Black Bean Nacho Casserole Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Sue Mitchell Hominy adds a chewy texture in this healthy casserole, which draws flavor inspiration from nachos. Crushed corn tortilla chips add a crunchy layer to complete the dish. Mild, medium and hot green chiles all work well, so choose what you like best depending on your heat preference. View Recipe Save 10 of 16 Chicken Piccata Casserole Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster, Food Stylist Jennifer Wendorf This protein-packed chicken piccata casserole brings all the flavors of classic chicken piccata together in one dish. It’s the easiest piccata you’ll ever make—no dredging or sauce required! Cooking the lemon slices in butter mellows their bite and helps jump-start the lemony flavor of the dish while helping the butter get a little brown, bringing some nuttiness to the dish. View Recipe Save 11 of 16 Apple, Bacon and Sweet Potato Mini Casseroles These sweet and savory mini casseroles are ready in just an hour. Refrigerate or freeze the leftovers to enjoy later. View Recipe Save 12 of 16 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 Save 13 of 16 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 Save 14 of 16 Shrimp and Cauliflower Bake This quick and easy seafood casserole gets bright flavor from fresh dill and feta cheese. View Recipe Save 15 of 16 Creamy Spinach-&-Feta Chicken Casserole Sara Haas Inspired by the flavors of spanakopita, here we put a spin on spinach pie and turn it into a casserole. Adding chicken provides protein, while plenty of garlic and onions add flavor. This recipe calls for 8 sheets of phyllo dough, so there’s no need to cover them to keep them moist when assembling. If your sheets are larger than your dish, cut them or fold them in half so they fit. View Recipe Save 16 of 16 Garlic Cashew Chicken Casserole Combine brown rice, cashews, chow-mein noodles and vegetables galore with chicken in this delicious casserole. View Recipe Save Explore more: Health Conditions Diabetes-Friendly Diabetes-Friendly Dinner Diabetes-Friendly Casseroles Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit