14 One-Pan Dump and Bake Casseroles

If your idea of a good dinner involves one dish and almost no cleanup, this collection of one-pan dump and bake casseroles is for you. You’ll find hearty chicken and beef dinners along with a couple of vegetarian options, all built around the same idea: dump the ingredients into the pan and let the oven do the rest.

These recipes are perfect for busy weeknights when standing over the stove isn’t an option, but they work just as well for meal prep, potlucks, or nights when you just don’t have the energy for multiple pots and pans. Most skip the pre-cooking step entirely, so raw rice, pasta, or quinoa cooks right alongside the protein and sauce in the same dish.

Dump and Bake Meatball Casserole with Pasta

These Dump and Bake Meatball Casserole with Pasta skip the boiling pot entirely — uncooked penne, jarred marinara, and thawed meatballs go straight into the dish with a layer of mozzarella on top. It bakes covered until the pasta turns tender, then a few uncovered minutes melt the cheese into golden pools. With only 5 minutes of hands-on time, it’s easy to keep in the freezer for busier weeks.

Mexican Chicken Fajita Casserole

This Mexican Chicken Fajita Casserole layers seasoned chicken strips and bell peppers over a mixture of uncooked quinoa, black beans, salsa, and broth, so the quinoa cooks right in the dish with everything else. Chili powder, cumin, and garlic keep the fajita flavor front and center, with zero pre-cooking required. It’s gluten-free, high in protein and fiber, and reheats well for lunches later in the week.

Shipwreck Casserole

Loaded with layers of raw ground beef, sliced potatoes, rice, and vegetables, this Shipwreck Casserole bakes low and slow in a savory tomato soup base until everything turns tender. Nothing gets browned or boiled first — the ingredients just stack in the dish and cook together for about ninety minutes. It’s a budget-friendly, old-fashioned dinner that freezes well for later.

Chicken Artichoke Casserole

Featuring artichoke hearts, Swiss and Parmesan cheese, and a splash of Dijon mustard, this Chicken Artichoke Casserole builds its creamy sauce from scratch instead of canned soup. Uncooked rice goes right into the dish coated in cornstarch so it thickens as everything bakes together, while lemon zest keeps the richness in check. It’s an easy one-dish dinner that tastes like it took more effort than it did.

Chicken Cordon Bleu Stuffing Casserole

Made with layers of chicken, torn ham, and Swiss cheese under a creamy soup-based sauce, this Chicken Cordon Bleu Stuffing Casserole gets topped with buttery herbed stuffing before it bakes until golden. It pulls together the flavors of classic cordon bleu without any breading or frying involved. Serving eight, it’s a solid pick for feeding a crowd or freezing half for later.

Sweet Potato Black Bean Enchilada Casserole

Combining cubed sweet potatoes, black beans, corn, and chopped tortillas in a smoky red enchilada sauce, this Sweet Potato Black Bean Enchilada Casserole mixes right in the baking dish before it goes into the oven. Melted mozzarella finishes it off once the sweet potatoes turn fork-tender. It’s vegetarian, low in fat, and just as good reheated the next day with a fried egg on top.

Baked Salsa Chicken

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Filled with just four ingredients, this Baked Salsa Chicken seasons chicken cutlets with taco seasoning, then covers them in salsa and shredded taco cheese before baking until melted and bubbly. There’s no browning or extra steps involved, which makes it an easy one for beginner cooks or anyone short on time. Swap in a different salsa variety to change up the flavor for rice bowls or burritos.

Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole

Packed with diced chicken, uncooked rice, and fresh broccoli, this Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole uses cottage cheese blended into the sauce for extra creaminess instead of relying on canned soup alone. Smoked paprika and thyme add savory depth, and sharp cheddar melts over the top in the final bake. At 37 grams of protein a serving, it’s a filling dinner with barely any cleanup.

Roasted Peach BBQ Chicken Bake

This Roasted Peach BBQ Chicken Bake needs just five ingredients — chicken, sliced peaches, red onion, and BBQ sauce — for a sweet and smoky dinner that’s ready in about half an hour. Tenderizing the chicken first keeps it juicy while the peaches roast down alongside it. It’s dairy-free, gluten-free, and easy to prep ahead for a busy week.

Chicken Parmesan Casserole

These Chicken Parmesan Casserole flavors come together without any breading or frying — diced chicken, uncooked rigatoni, and marinara go straight into the dish, and a panko-Parmesan topping bakes on top until golden. Garlic and Italian seasoning keep the sauce tasting like the real thing. At 37 grams of protein a serving, it’s a hearty dinner that holds up well as leftovers.

Chicken Burrito Casserole

Loaded with shredded chicken, black beans, corn, and brown rice in a smoky green chile broth, this Chicken Burrito Casserole bakes low and slow until the rice turns tender, then finishes under a blanket of melted cheddar. Chili powder, cumin, and paprika keep the Mexican flavor front and center without any extra steps. It’s high in protein, gluten-free, and freezes well for busy weeks.

Dumpling Bake

Featuring frozen dumplings simmered in a coconut curry sauce with bok choy, bell pepper, and snap peas, this Dumpling Bake starts covered so the dumplings steam through, then finishes uncovered to crisp up the edges. Red curry paste, soy sauce, and honey balance the sauce with salty-sweet flavor. It’s ready in about 35 minutes, all in the same dish.

Chicken Stuffing Casserole

This Chicken Stuffing Casserole turns cooked chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and frozen mixed vegetables into a creamy base, then tops it with hydrated stuffing mix before baking until golden. It’s built entirely from pantry staples and comes together in about 30 minutes start to finish. A dependable weeknight dinner for when you need something filling without much thought.

One Pot Orzo Tuscan Chicken Bake

Made with rotisserie chicken, uncooked orzo, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes in a creamy Parmesan sauce, this One Pot Orzo Tuscan Chicken Bake bakes everything together in one dish until the orzo turns tender. Garlic and Italian seasoning give it that Tuscan-inspired flavor without extra pots to wash. At just 5 Weight Watchers points a serving, it’s a lighter dinner that still feels indulgent.