Protein-Powered Casseroles for Busy Weeknights

    Protein-Powered Casseroles for Busy Weeknights

    Sloppy joe casserole with ground meat, vegetables, and mashed potatoes topped with melted cheese on a plate with a fork.

    When you need a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that’s both easy and packed with protein, these casseroles are the answer. They’re perfect for busy weeknights when you’re craving something cozy and satisfying!

    Sloppy joe casserole with ground meat, vegetables, and mashed potatoes topped with melted cheese on a plate with a fork.

    These casserole recipes pack a protein punch!

    cookbook author erin clarke of well plated

    Casseroles are comfort food at its best. Creamy, cheesy, and not at all concerned about meeting your macro goals.

    But what if you can have your cake and eat it too? Scratch that comfort food itch and get your protein fix?

    The good news is that you can!

    These casserole recipes aren’t just cozy and comforting, they also stick with you. Each one is packed with satisfying protein, so you’re not rummaging through the pantry an hour after dinner. (Been there, done that.)

    Wooden spoon scooping chicken noodle casserole from baking dish.
    Chicken Noodle Casserole
    This lightened-up Chicken Noodle Casserole has all the creamy, cozy vibes of the original—without canned soup!—and delivers an impressive 37 grams of protein per serving.
    Check out this recipe
    the best ground beef casserole in a dish
    Ground Beef Casserole
    When you want something hearty and crowd-approved, this Ground Beef Casserole delivers. With 38 grams of protein per serving, it’s rich, cheesy, and deeply satisfying.
    Check out this recipe
    A skillet of sloppy joe casserole topped with melted cheddar and chopped green onions, with a wooden spoon scooping some out.
    Sloppy Joe Casserole
    All the saucy, sweet-and-savory flavor of sloppy joes in fork-friendly form. This Sloppy Joe Casserole packs 36 grams of protein and turns a childhood favorite into a balanced, weeknight-ready meal.
    Check out this recipe
    Cheesy chicken Alfredo bake in a dish
    Chicken Alfredo Bake
    Creamy Alfredo meets wholesome upgrades. Made with Greek yogurt and whole wheat pasta, this Chicken Alfredo Bake offers 31 grams of protein per serving while keeping that bubbly, cheesy comfort factor fully intact.
    Check out this recipe
    Stuffed Pepper Casserole with cheese, meat, bell peppers, and tomatoes in a skillet with cheese on top.
    Stuffed Pepper Casserole
    Everything you love about stuffed peppers, without the stuffing! At 27 grams of protein for just 263 calories, this Stuffed Pepper Casserole is lighter but still hearty and satisfying.
    Check out this recipe
    A dish with cheesy Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole with rice and broccoli, made healthy ingredients
    Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole
    With 38 grams of protein per serving, this Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole brings the smoky bacon and creamy ranch vibes, balanced with wholesome ingredients that keep it weeknight-appropriate.
    Check out this recipe
    A piece of zucchini lasagna being removed with a spatula
    Zucchini Lasagna
    This Zucchini Lasagna swaps traditional noodles for tender zucchini slices and still delivers 37 grams of protein per serving. It’s cozy, veggie-packed, and satisfying without feeling overly heavy.
    Check out this recipe

    More Recipe Collections