21 Veggie-Packed Casseroles for Winter 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 13, 2025 Close Credit: Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Lindsey Lower Cozying up with a tasty casserole is perfect for chilly winter weather. These veggie-packed casserole recipes feature produce like winter squash, spinach, cabbage and broccoli, so you can take advantage of the season’s best-quality ingredients. Options like our Marry Me Chicken & Spaghetti Squash Casserole and Skillet Spinach, Mushroom & Wild Rice Casserole make for a veggie-packed main or side dish that will warm you up this winter. Love any of these recipes? Tap "Save" to add them to MyRecipes, your new, free recipe box for EatingWell. 01 of 21 Spiced Butternut Squash & Apple Casserole Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf This easy dish combines the natural sweetness of roasted butternut squash with the tartness of fresh apples, finished with savory goat cheese and sweet maple-glazed walnuts. We love the tart flavor that Granny Smith apples provide, but feel free to swap in a sweeter baking apple like Honeycrisp if you prefer. View Recipe Save 02 of 21 Marry Me Chicken & Spaghetti Squash Casserole Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Lindsey Lower The tender chicken and nutrient-dense spaghetti squash in this protein-packed casserole deliver a hearty meal that will keep you full and energized. Sun-dried tomatoes add a burst of tangy sweetness, complementing the creamy sauce. View Recipe Save 03 of 21 Skillet Spinach, Mushroom & Wild Rice Casserole Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless Earthy wild rice pairs beautifully with meaty mushrooms, while fresh spinach adds a burst of color and nutrients in this skillet 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! View Recipe Save 04 of 21 Creamy Chicken Florentine Casserole Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lindsey Lower This creamy 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 05 of 21 Cheesy Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo Skillet Casserole Photographer: Stacy k. Allen, Props: Christina Brockman, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf This delightful one-skillet cheesy chicken Alfredo casserole combines penne pasta, tender broccoli and shredded rotisserie chicken smothered in a creamy sauce. View Recipe Save 06 of 21 Spinach, Feta & Artichoke Tater Tot Casserole Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell Potato tots are nestled on top of this egg-based dinner casserole to add a crispy, golden crust. Spinach and artichokes provide a boost of nutrient-rich veggies. View Recipe Save 07 of 21 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. View Recipe Save 08 of 21 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 09 of 21 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 10 of 21 Loaded Cabbage Casserole Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Lexi Juhl This cabbage casserole has all of the classic flavors you love in a loaded baked potato, but with tender cooked cabbage as a base instead. The cheesy sauce coats the cabbage for a satisfying side that pairs with roasted chicken, pork or steak. Mix it up by using savoy cabbage, or use red cabbage for a fun purple hue. View Recipe Save 11 of 21 Spinach & Tortellini Casserole Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Lexi Juhl This tortellini casserole is comfort food at its finest. This easy-to-make dinner takes only 20 minutes to prep and is finished in under an hour. We use refrigerated tortellini, but frozen tortellini would also shine in this dish. If you’ve got leftover cooked vegetables, stir those into the mix or add chopped sun-dried tomatoes or olives for a boost of flavor. View Recipe Save 12 of 21 Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster This crowd-pleasing mashed potato casserole is made for entertaining. You can prep it ahead of time and pop it in the oven when you’re ready to eat. Waxy Yukon Gold potatoes yield a creamier texture than more starchy russets. Leaving their thin skin on instead of peeling them cuts down on prep time and also offers a boost of fiber. View Recipe Save 13 of 21 Spanakopita-Inspired Chicken & White Bean Casserole Photographer: Carson Downing, Food Stylist: Annie Probst, Prop Stylist: Joseph Wanek This is a fun take on spanakopita, with a creamy feta-and-spinach filling and a crispy phyllo topping. Chicken and white beans pack in the protein. Any white beans, such as cannellini, garbanzo or navy beans, work well here. To keep the phyllo dough from drying out as you build the casserole, keep the unused sheets under a clean, damp towel. View Recipe Save 14 of 21 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 15 of 21 Carrot Casserole Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Rishon Hanners, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless This casserole is a great side dish that’s both creamy and savory with just a touch of sweetness from the carrots. Coriander and dry mustard add lovely background flavors to the cream sauce. View Recipe Save 16 of 21 Stuffed Pepper Casserole Photographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist Julia Bayless You won’t be stuffing any peppers for this stuffed pepper casserole, but you will be enjoying the sweet and smoky combination of flavors coming from bell peppers, fire-roasted tomatoes, smoked paprika and ground beef. You can use precooked rice from the package or leftover brown rice if you have it. If using leftover rice, you will need about 1½ cups. View Recipe Save 17 of 21 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 18 of 21 Nacho Cauliflower Casserole Photographer: Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle This cauliflower casserole is inspired by nachos and stuffed with tender roasted cauliflower, sweet red pepper and brown rice. Salsa helps bind the ingredients together, along with melted cheese. Crushed tortilla chips on top add crunch. Serve with the suggested garnishes, or add your own favorite toppings to complete the dish. View Recipe Save 19 of 21 Cheesy Chicken & Cabbage Casserole Diana Chistruga This cheesy chicken and cabbage casserole is creamy and briny with plenty of savory flavors thanks to sauerkraut and kielbasa. Gruyère (or Swiss) cheese adds a nutty flavor to the dish, while rye breadcrumbs on top give it a hint of caraway and a nice crunch. View Recipe Save 20 of 21 Cheesy Spinach & Mushroom Casserole Photographer / Brie Passano, Food Stylist / Annie Probst, Prop Stylist / Holly Raibikis Both homey and healthful, this cheesy dream of a casserole is loaded with nutrients from spinach, and is super savory and lip-smack-y from all the sautéed mushrooms. Any ’shroom will do, so pick your fave. View Recipe Save 21 of 21 Broccoli Casserole with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce Jason Donnelly Sun-dried tomatoes pull double duty in this flavorful casserole: the oil is used to sauté the onion and garlic, while the tomatoes are added to the sauce. The creamy sauce tops broccoli for a cheesy side dish that all will love. View Recipe Save Explore more: Healthy Recipes Main Dish Casserole Vegetable Casserole Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit