To keep prep to a minimum, we use precooked brown rice.

Its assembled and baked in a single baking dish, making prep (and cleanup!)

Potato tots nestled on top add a crispy, golden crust.

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

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

For a meatless option, simply replace the pepperoni with sliced mushrooms and bell peppers.

High-quality broth or homemade chicken stock enhances the flavor along with fresh, grassy notes of dill.

If you enjoy a bit of spiciness, opt for hot salsa or chipotle salsa for some smoky undertones.

Honey-Garlic Chicken Casserole in a skillet

Photographer: Stacy k. Allen, Props: Christina Brockman, Food Stylist: Lauren Odum

Using refrigerated pesto is recommended for its fresh flavor, which enhances the overall dish.

Cooking the lemon slices in butter mellows their bite and helps jump-start the lemony flavor of the dish.

Chicken and white beans pack in the protein.

a recipe photo of the Spinach, Feta & Artichoke Tater Tot Casserole

Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell

Any white beans, such as cannellini, garbanzo or navy beans, work well here.

Buffalo Chicken & Cauliflower Casserole

This creamy low-carb casserole is spicy and satisfying.

Jalapeno Popper Casserole

Jalapeno poppers, but make it a casserole!

a recipe photo of the Pasta Casserole

Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell

a recipe photo of the Cheesy Beef and Black Bean Skillet Casserole

Photographer: Jennifer Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley

a recipe photo of the Pesto Tuna Noodle Casserole

Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Lexi Juhl

a recipe photo of the Chicken Piccata Casserole

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster, Food Stylist Jennifer Wendorf

a recipe photo of the Cheeseburger Casserole

Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Gabriel Greco

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

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

Overhead view of a baking dish of Spanakopita-Inspired Chicken & White Bean Casserole recipe

Photographer: Carson Downing, Food Stylist: Annie Probst, Prop Stylist: Joseph Wanek

Anti-Inflammatory Lemony Salmon & Orzo Casserole with a utensil and small dish of dressing

Stacy Allen

Creamed Spinach & Chicken Casserole

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

Stuffed Pepper Casserole

Photographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist Julia Bayless

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

Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food Stylist: Annie Probst

a recipe photo of the Slow-Cooker Chicken & Pinto Bean Enchilada Casserole served on a plate

Photographer: Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Ali Ramee Prop Stylist: Christine Keely

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

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

Buffalo Chicken & Cauliflower Casserole

Jennifer Causey

Jalapeño Popper Casserole

Caitlin Bensel

Sweet Potato, Sausage and Goat Cheese Egg Casserole

Summer Vegetable Chicken Tortilla Casserole

Devon O’Brien