Healthy Seasonal Recipes Healthy Fall Recipes Healthy Fall Dinner Recipes Healthy Fall Casserole Recipes 19 Diabetes-Friendly Casseroles to Make This Fall 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 Updated on October 24, 2024 Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Jessica Ball, M.S., RD, is nutrition editor for EatingWell. She is a registered dietitian with a master's in food, nutrition and sustainability. In addition to EatingWell, her work has appeared in Food & Wine, Real Simple, Parents, Better Homes and Gardens and MyRecipes. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Close Photo: Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle Fall flavors like cabbage, sweet potatoes, carrots and apples star in these comforting casserole recipes. These dishes make great balanced meal options to help warm you up as the weather cools, too. Since they’re lower in calories, carbs, saturated fats and sodium, these casseroles are fitting for those following a diabetes-friendly eating pattern. Recipes like our Unstuffed Cabbage Roll Skillet and Garlic Cashew Chicken Casserole are healthy and tasty dinner choices for the season. 01 of 19 Honey-Garlic Chicken Casserole Photographer: Stacy k. Allen, Props: Christina Brockman, Food Stylist: Lauren Odum This honey-garlic chicken casserole is the perfect option for when you want a stir-fry with less mess to clean up. To keep prep to a minimum, we use precooked brown rice. Look for it in pouches at the store or whip up this one-pot meal when you have leftovers to spare. View Recipe 02 of 19 Unstuffed Cabbage Roll Skillet Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle This unstuffed cabbage recipe is ideal for hectic weeknights when time is limited. This savory, meaty dish is prepared in a skillet and baked, capturing the essence of the classic dish while simplifying the process. View Recipe 03 of 19 Apple, Bacon and Sweet Potato Mini Casseroles These sweet and savory mini casseroles are ready in just an hour. Refrigerate or freeze the leftovers to enjoy later. View Recipe 04 of 19 Garlic Cashew Chicken Casserole Combine brown rice, cashews, chow-mein noodles and vegetables galore with chicken in this delicious casserole. View Recipe 05 of 19 Vegetable Panade Photography / Jenny Huang, Food Styling / Tyna Hoang, Prop Styling / Nicole Louie Bits of cooked bacon, ham or sausage would make a tasty addition to this casserole. Serve with a big green salad. Vegetable Panade 06 of 19 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. If you’re short on leftovers, a rotisserie chicken paired with a package of microwaveable brown rice is a good substitute. View Recipe 07 of 19 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 08 of 19 Creamy Spinach-&-Feta Chicken Casserole Sara Haas Inspired by the flavors of spanakopita, here we put a spin on spinach pie and turn it into a casserole. Adding chicken provides protein, while plenty of garlic and onions add flavor. This recipe calls for 8 sheets of phyllo dough, so there's no need to cover them to keep them moist when assembling. If your sheets are larger than your dish, cut them or fold them in half so they fit. View Recipe 09 of 19 Tamari-Ginger Meatball & Eggplant Casserole Eggplant soaks up the flavors of ginger, garlic and tamari in this Asian-inspired casserole recipe. A hot pepper in the topping adds a bit of heat, but opt for sweet if you prefer. View Recipe 10 of 19 Creamy Chicken Florentine Casserole Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lindsey Lower This creamy chicken Florentine 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 11 of 19 Eggplant Tortilla Casserole This layered casserole is inspired by classic cheese enchiladas, minus the fuss of rolling and stuffing individual tortillas. You'd never guess that within this comforting Tex-Mex casserole hides a layer of thinly sliced eggplant. The thin slices become tender when roasted and add a subtle savory note. View Recipe 12 of 19 Smoked Turkey, Kale & Rice Bake This hearty one-skillet dinner is loaded with celery, kale, tomatoes and quick-cooking brown rice. It's easy to make the recipe vegetarian by substituting smoked tofu for the turkey. View Recipe 13 of 19 Chicken & Mushroom Shepherd's Pie The creamy chicken filling is spiked with sherry, and the potatoes are mashed with olive oil in this healthy shepherd's pie recipe. To make individual pies, use six 10-ounce ramekins. Serve with a green salad with balsamic vinaigrette and crusty bread. View Recipe 14 of 19 Slow-Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows The genius hack in this recipe: topping sweet potatoes with marshmallows while they're still piping hot from the slow cooker yields a baked marshmallow topping that's typical with baked sweet potato casseroles. View Recipe 15 of 19 Skillet Chicken Potpie A store-bought pie crust, frozen veggies and precooked chicken simplify the prep for this easy potpie. This healthy dinner recipe is comfort food at its best. View Recipe 16 of 19 Chicken, Mushroom & Wild Rice Casserole Photography / Fred Hardy, Styling / Ruth Blackburn / Audrey Davis In Minnesota, chicken, mushrooms and wild rice are often bound together in a casserole with cream of mushroom soup. We forgo the sodium-rich canned soup and make a light, creamy sauce that gets depth of flavor from dry sherry and Parmesan cheese. View Recipe 17 of 19 Chicken-Spaghetti Squash Bake In this version of a chicken-and-broccoli casserole, spaghetti squash takes on a creamy texture when baked with cream of mushroom soup. View Recipe 18 of 19 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 19 of 19 Florentine Lasagna Roll-Ups Photography / Fred Hardy, Styling / Ruth Blackburn / Audrey Davis Think portion control with these individual lasagna roll-ups. Leftovers are great for lunch the next day. View Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit