Its the perfect cozy meal for busy nights when you want less dishes after dining.

Serve this hearty dish directly from the skillet and pair with a side salad for a complete meal.

The key to enhancing the flavor is using high-quality broth or homemade chicken stock.

a recipe photo of the Creamy Chicken & Cauliflower Rice Casserole

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

This bakes right in the squash shells for a fun presentation.

Serve with a big Caesar salad and some warm and crusty whole-grain bread.

a recipe photo of the Cheesy Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo Skillet Casserole

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Savory shrimp pairs well with the briny feta and cauliflower adds heartiness.

A hot pepper in the topping adds a bit of heat, but opt for sweet if you prefer.

Spinach, Feta & Rice Casserole

This one-pan recipe is the casserole version of spanakopita!

a recipe photo of the Pesto Tuna Noodle Casserole

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To make it extra creamy, top each serving with a dollop of sour cream.

Honey-Garlic Chicken Casserole in a skillet

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A serving of Philly cheesesteak casserole on a turquoise plate, with a glass of sparkling water above it in the top right corner, and another plate with the casserole in the top left corner

Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayliss

One-Pot Cheesy Pasta Bake

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a recipe photo of the Teriyaki Chicken Casserole with Broccoli

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Cheesy Roasted Eggplant Skillet Casserole

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a recipe photo of the Creamy Lemon-Dill Rotisserie Chicken Noodle Casserole

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless

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

Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food Stylist: Annie Probst

Cheesy meatball casserole baked in a white baking pan, topped with fresh basil

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless

Creamed Spinach & Chicken Casserole

Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster

Spaghetti Squash Lasagna with Broccolini

a recipe photo of the Chicken Fajita Casserole

Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman

Shrimp and Cauliflower Bake

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Spinach, Feta, Rice Casserole

kielbasa squash casserole