Main Dishes Casseroles Vegetable Casserole Recipes Healthy Broccoli Casserole Recipes 13 Broccoli Casseroles You'll Want to Make Forever By Dillon Evans Dillon Evans Dillon Evans fell in love with cooking at a very young age. He remembers the novel experiences of microwaving a bowl of oatmeal without his parents' permission and asking to make his mother's morning pot of coffee. These moments became catalysts for his interest in cooking and baking. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on November 26, 2023 Close Photo: Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster, Food Stylist Jennifer Wendorf There are many healthy reasons to enjoy broccoli, but at the end of the day, it’s a downright delicious addition to hearty casseroles. These mains and sides feature the cruciferous vegetable with other tasty ingredients like cheese, chicken and grains. Plus, each recipe is rated with four- and five-stars for being simple but flavorful. Try our Lemon-Garlic Chicken Casserole and Ham and Broccoli Breakfast Casserole for a comforting dish you’ll want to make again and again. 01 of 13 This Lemon-Garlic Chicken Casserole Is Packed with 33 Grams of Protein 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 02 of 13 Broccoli Casserole This lightened-up broccoli casserole is sure to be a hit. Learn how to make this classic side dish healthier. View Recipe 03 of 13 Broccoli, Cheese & Rice Casserole Ditch the baking dish and make this easy skillet broccoli, cheese and rice casserole. Cooking the casserole in a skillet keeps the flavors and textures fresh--no mushy, sad broccoli! Serve this easy side with baked chicken for a family-pleasing healthy dinner that's ready in just 30 minutes. It would also be a great addition to your Thanksgiving spread or a party buffet. View Recipe 04 of 13 Ham and Broccoli Breakfast Casserole Prepare this easy ham and broccoli casserole the evening before, and in the morning just pop it in the oven for a delicious breakfast. View Recipe 05 of 13 Broccoli & Quinoa Casserole Photography / Antonis Achilleos, Styling / Christine Keely, Ali Ramee This broccoli-quinoa casserole makes a hearty vegetarian main dish. As the quinoa absorbs water and cooks, it creates the perfect amount of steam for cooking the broccoli. The broccoli is crisp-tender and adds texture to contrast with the creamy, cheesy quinoa. Swap in tricolor quinoa, if you prefer. View Recipe 06 of 13 Creamy Lemon-Parmesan Chicken Casserole Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop Stylist: Holly Raibikis This creamy chicken casserole recipe pops with lemon and savory Parmesan cheese. It's also loaded with vitamin C-packed broccoli. Using whole-wheat orzo ups the fiber content in this healthful and comforting dinner. View Recipe 07 of 13 Creamy Broccoli & Mushroom Casserole Will Dickey This creamy broccoli and mushroom casserole is as comforting as it gets. A cheesy sauce filled with mushrooms coats tender-crisp broccoli, and a panko breadcrumb topping adds a crispy finish. Serve this crowd-pleasing side with roasted chicken, pork or steak. View Recipe 08 of 13 Loaded Broccoli Casserole Jason Donnelly We take the traditional loaded baked potato toppings—bacon, Cheddar cheese and sour cream—and toss them with roasted broccoli instead. The result is a cheesy side dish that will have everyone rushing to eat their vegetables. View Recipe 09 of 13 Broccoli-Cheddar Spaghetti Squash Casserole Tender strings of spaghetti squash replace pasta in this cheesy gluten-free casserole that's studded with broccoli. Cheddar cheese melts into a bubbling topping. Serve with roasted chicken or pork or as part of a vegetarian dinner. View Recipe 10 of 13 Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole All the delicious flavors of your favorite chicken Cordon Bleu—salty ham, melty cheese, tangy mustard—with no tricky assembly required. This healthy comfort food recipe would be perfect for a potluck. View Recipe 11 of 13 Easy Tuna Noodle Casserole Use reduced fat soup and fat-free milk to make this favorite casserole lower in fat and calories. Adding a variety of vegetables makes it more nutritious than the traditional recipe. View Recipe 12 of 13 Low-Carb Broccoli & Cheddar Casserole This simple cheesy casserole is comforting while keeping the carbs in check. Serve it alongside roasted chicken or pork. View Recipe 13 of 13 Broccoli, Beef & Potato Hotdish This easy casserole, full of ground beef, roasted broccoli and topped with hash browns, was inspired by the classic Minnesota Tater Tot hotdish. Roasting the broccoli before adding it to the casserole gives the whole dish a much more complex and exciting flavor, but it's by no means necessary. If you want to keep it simple, skip roasting the broccoli (Step 2) and use 6 cups frozen broccoli, thawed, in its place (omit 1 tablespoon oil, as well). View Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit