These dishes make great balanced meal options to help warm you up as the weather cools, too.

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

Unstuffed Cabbage Roll Skillet

This unstuffed cabbage recipe is ideal for hectic weeknights when time is limited.

a recipe photo of the Unstuffed Cabbage Roll

Photo:Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle

Refrigerate or freeze the leftovers to enjoy later.

Its ideal for making use of any leftover chicken and rice you have on hand.

you could use leftover chicken and cook the pasta ahead of time to speed up the prep.

Honey-Garlic Chicken Casserole in a skillet

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

Adding chicken provides protein, while plenty of garlic and onions add flavor.

If your sheets are larger than your dish, cut them or fold them in half so they fit.

A hot pepper in the topping adds a bit of heat, but opt for sweet if you prefer.

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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.

It’s easy to make the recipe vegetarian by substituting smoked tofu for the turkey.

garlic cashew chicken casserole

To make individual pies, use six 10-ounce ramekins.

Serve with a green salad with balsamic vinaigrette and crusty bread.

This healthy dinner recipe is comfort food at its best.

a recipe photo of the Teriyaki Chicken Casserole with Broccoli

Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco

Florentine Lasagna Roll-Ups

Think portion control with these individual lasagna roll-ups.

Leftovers are great for lunch the next day.

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 Creamy Spinach-&-Feta Chicken Casserole

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a recipe photo of the Chicken Florentine Casserole

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lindsey Lower

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Slow-Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows

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Ham and Broccoli Breakfast Casserole

Florentine Lasagna Roll-Ups

Photography / Fred Hardy, Styling / Ruth Blackburn / Audrey Davis