These dishes are also madelow in saturated fats and sodiumto fit seamlessly into a heart-healthy eating pattern.

you might use leftover chicken and cook the pasta ahead of time to speed up the prep.

You’d never guess that within this comforting casserole hides a layer of thinly sliced eggplant.

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Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food Stylist: Annie Probst

The thin slices become tender when roasted and add a subtle savory note.

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.

Overhead view of a skillet of Creamy Chicken, Mushroom & Spinach Skillet Casserole recipe

Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food Stylist: Annie Probst

Its ideal for making use of any leftover chicken and rice you have on hand.

Chicken Tetrazzini

This retro dish will just kids and adults alike.

Turkey-Vegetable Bake

Need to use up leftover turkey from the holidays?

recipe photo of Green Chile Rotisserie Chicken Casserole

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Melissa Gray

Make this low fat casserole.

It’s made with brown rice and lots of vegetables.

Vodka sauce adds a creamy note to the sauce.

a recipe photo of the Teriyaki Chicken Casserole with Broccoli

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

If you dont have vodka sauce on hand, add a few tablespoons of cream to regular marinara.

Mom’s Creamy Chicken & Broccoli Casserole

This lightened-up creamy chicken casserole is packed with veggies.

It’s easy to make the recipe vegetarian by substituting smoked tofu for the turkey.

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Florentine Lasagna Roll-Ups

Think portion control with these individual lasagna roll-ups.

Leftovers are great for lunch the next day.

This version blends peas, leeks and carrots with diced turkey, all in a creamy herb sauce.

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a recipe photo of the Creamy Chicken & Penne Alla Vodka Casserole with Peas

Photographer: Jake Sternquist, Food stylist: Annie Probst, Prop stylist: Gabriel Greco

Mom’s Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Casserole

Brian Woodcock; Styling: Cindy Barr

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Smoked Turkey, Kale & Rice Bake

garlic cashew chicken casserole

Florentine Lasagna Roll-Ups

Photography / Fred Hardy, Styling / Ruth Blackburn / Audrey Davis

Turkey & Leek Shepherd’s Pie