10+ Diabetes-Friendly Summer Dinner Casserole Recipes

11 Summer Dinner Casseroles for Better Blood Sugar

Updated on June 6, 2024

Reviewed by Dietitian

a recipe photo of the Caprese Casserole served in a dish with a wooden spoon dipped in it and tomatoes, basil, and a towel beside it — Photo: Sara Haas

Keep your summertime dinner rotation interesting with these flavorful casseroles. These dishes highlight seasonal produce that’s freshest during the summer, such as garlic, tomatoes and eggplant. Plus, each meal is made conscious of calories, carbs, sodium and saturated fats to support stable blood sugar levels and align with a diabetes-appropriate eating pattern. But no matter who’s eating, we know they’ll love recipes like our Honey-Garlic Chicken Casserole and Chicken Enchilada Skillet Casserole on a summer evening.

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Honey-Garlic Chicken Casserole

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.

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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.

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Chicken Piccata Casserole

This protein-packed chicken piccata casserole brings all the flavors of classic chicken piccata together in one dish. It’s the easiest piccata you’ll ever make—no dredging or sauce required! Cooking the lemon slices in butter mellows their bite and helps jump-start the lemony flavor of the dish while helping the butter get a little brown, bringing some nuttiness to the dish.

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Baked Cavatelli Casserole

This easy to make, comforting dish will keep you warm on a cold day.

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Chicken Enchilada Skillet Casserole

This simplified take on cheesy chicken enchiladas only requires one pan for cooking and eliminates the need to stuff and roll corn tortillas. Charring the veggies in a cast-iron skillet adds depth of flavor. Don't worry if you don't have one, because you can use any oven-safe skillet instead.

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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 casserole hides a layer of thinly sliced eggplant. The thin slices become tender when roasted and add a subtle savory note.

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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.

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Caprese Casserole

This healthy casserole comes together easily, making it the perfect choice for any weeknight dinner. Be sure not to overcook the pasta or it will turn mushy. And don't skip the balsamic vinegar at the end—it's a bright finishing touch.

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