Some of the best dinners can be made all in one casserole dish, just like these 20 recipes, plus they only have 5 main simple ingredients to make these easy dinner recipes.
When you only need a few ingredients, it not only makes dinner easy to whip up but also keeps the recipes budget-friendly. Making these casseroles perfect to add to your menu planner at the end of the month when things might be a bit higher.
Dinner made in casseroles is great for feeding a crowd, normally the best comfort food, and even better leftovers for a simple lunch or dinner the next day.
So, if you are looking to keep dinner easy on those busy weeknights, or looking to keep to your food budget with some cheap meals, give these super tasty casserole recipes a try, and let me know which ones you try!
20 of the best casserole recipes with 5 ingredients
Note, that these recipes will need some seasonings or oil to add to these recipes, but they only need 5 main ingredients that make up the bulk of the recipe.
New, never shared before recipes:
Chicken and brown rice casserole
5 servings
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs (or use chicken breast)
- 1 1/2 cups uncooked brown rice
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 3 tbsp butter, sliced thin
- 5 large carrots, sliced
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 2 tsp paprika
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 cup frozen peas
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 365 degrees
- Spray the bottom of a 9×13 baking dish with non stick spray
- Place the rice on the bottom of the baking dish.
- Place the chicken over the top of the rice
- Season the top of the chicken with all of the seasonings.
- Pour the broth over the top.
- Place the carrots in between the chicken and rice.
- Place the butter over the top.
- Cover tightly with foil.
- Bake for bake for 90 minutes or until the rice is tender
- Remove from the over and stir the peas in. Let sit for 2 minutes and serve.
Hash Brown Casserole: Perfect for breakfast for dinner
6 servings
Ingredients:
- About 9 hash brown patties
- 9 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup bacon bits (or cooked sausage)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 cup Mexican style cheese
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- Spray a 9×13 baking dish with non-stick spray
- Place the hash browns side by side to the bottom of the baking dish.
- To a medium sized bowl add in the eggs, milk, seasonings, and bacon bits whisk well.
- Pour the egg mixture over the hash browns.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top.
- Cover with foil bake for 30 minutes
- Remove the foil bake for an additional 15 minutes or until the center is set.
No Peek Chicken
5 servings
- 2 cups instant white rice
- 20 oz cream of chicken soup
- 10 oz water
- 1 lb chicken tenderloins
- 1 packet onion soup mix
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- Spray 9×13 baking dish with non stick spray
- Place the rice, cream of soup, and water into the baking dish stir well until combined.
- Place the chicken on top of the rice sprinkle the top of the chicken with the onion soup mix and seasonings.
- Cover with foil bake for 45-50 minutes or until the chicken is cooked and the rice is tender
Chili Pot Pie Casserole
5 servings
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 15 oz can chili beans
- 15 oz can tomato sauce
- 1 tbsp chili seasoning
- 1 box jiffy corn muffin mix – plus the ingredients the mix calls for (1 egg and 1/3 cup milk)
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- To a large pot on the stove add in the ground beef, break the ground beef up and cook it through.
- Remove any excess grease from the pan.
- Add in the chili beans, tomato sauce, and chili seasoning, let simmer covered for 5 minutes.
- Spray a 9×13 baking dish with non-stick spray.
- Add the chili into the baking dish.
- To a medium sized bowl add in the box of jiffy corn muffin mix and the ingredients the muffin mix calls for (egg and milk) stir well.
- Spread the corn muffin mixture over the top of the chili. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the top is golden brown. Top with your fav toppings.
Family and friends’ favorite casserole recipes:
Cheesy Pierogi Casserole
Difficulty: EasyCheesy Pierogi Casserole is one of those meals that uses just a handful of ingredients but tastes amazing. You will love this unique casserole.
Chicken and Spinach Lasagna
Difficulty: EasyThis Chicken and Spinach Lasagna is an easy yet impressive option for a Sunday dinner with family.
Five-Ingredient Mexican Casserole
Difficulty: Easy
Baked Ziti (5- Ingredient)
Difficulty: Easy
Chicken and Yellow Rice Casserole
Difficulty: Easy
French Onion Casserole
Difficulty: Easy
Chicken Stuffing Casserole
Difficulty: Easy
Philly Cheese Steak Casserole
Difficulty: EasyCreamy, cheesy, and so easy to make, this Philly Cheese Steak Casserole is a delicious dish that’s sure to please a crowd.
Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole
Difficulty: EasyChicken Cordon Bleu Casserole is an easy layered casserole dish that gives you all the flavors of Chicken Cordon Bleu without all of the fuss.
Chicken Wrapped in Crescent Rolls with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce
Difficulty: EasyTender seasoned chicken is enveloped in pastry and smothered with rich and creamy sun-dried tomato sauce. This Chicken Wrapped in Crescent Rolls is easy, delicious, and feels fancy!
Salsa Verde Casserole
Difficulty: Easy
Chicken Alfredo Casserole with Broccoli
Difficulty: Easy
Chicken Parmesan Casserole
Difficulty: Easy
No Peek Pork Chop Casserole
Difficulty: Easy
Black Bean Casserole
Difficulty: Easy
Cheesy Ham and Noodle Casserole
Difficulty: Easy
What to serve with dinner casseroles:
The casseroles shared above are so great, and an easy way to get dinner on the table to feed a crowd. But you can always add some sides to finish up dinner with some tasty sides. Here are some of my go-to side options:
- Veggies: Broccoli, cauliflower, mushrooms, peas, or carrots
- Bread: Dinner rolls, garlic bread, french bread, hawaiian rolls
- Dessert: Pretty much anything you enjoy! Simple cookies, ice cream, or even a pie
Once you decide, get going and dig in! Let me know which you choose to make and enjoy!
Quick links for making dinner easy:
- Family meal plans
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- The best cookbook for family dinner recipes
- FREE budget meal plan
- Cooking videos to watch
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