Lazy Night? These 40+ Baked Dinners Make Cooking Almost Too Easy

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Easy baked dinners are the way to go when you just don’t have the energy to deal with a complicated meal. You need something simple, low effort, and actually worth eating. That’s exactly what these recipes bring to the table—great food without the usual hassle. Let the oven do the work while you kick back, catch up on your shows, or just enjoy a few extra minutes of doing absolutely nothing.

Cheesy Chicken Noodle Casserole

Cheesy Chicken Noodle Casserole. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Cheesy Chicken Noodle Casserole. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.


 

Cheesy Chicken Noodle Casserole is a great weeknight meal that comes together in a cinch even though it’s made from scratch!
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Chicken And Vegetable Enchilada Casserole Recipe

Chicken And Vegetable Enchilada Casserole Recipe. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Chicken And Vegetable Enchilada Casserole Recipe. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

This Chicken Enchilada Casserole recipe is a layered lasagna-inspired dinner. Packed with veggies and still tastes delicious, try it tonight!
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Tuna Noodle Casserole Recipe (No Soup)

Tuna Noodle Casserole Recipe (No Soup). Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Tuna Noodle Casserole Recipe. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

Tuna Noodle Casserole is a delicious & quick 30 minute weeknight meal. Made with a homemade creamy sauce, frozen veggies, tuna & topped with chips.
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Buffalo Chicken Macaroni And Cheese Recipe

Buffalo Chicken Macaroni And Cheese Recipe. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Buffalo Chicken Macaroni And Cheese Recipe. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

This Buffalo Chicken Macaroni and Cheese recipe is cheesy, spicy, and loaded with all the good stuff that make every bite a flavor bomb.
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Chicken Wild Rice Casserole

Chicken Wild Rice Casserole. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Chicken Wild Rice Casserole. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

Simple, hearty ingredients stirred together and baked for a creamy chicken wild rice casserole, perfect for any weeknight dinner!
Get the Recipe: Chicken Wild Rice Casserole

Classic Baked Ziti Recipe

Classic Baked Ziti Recipe (Easy!). Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Classic Baked Ziti Recipe. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

Warm and comforting, this is an easy-to-make classic Baked Ziti recipe filled with Italian Sausage, tomato sauce, and cheese to the max!
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Classic Stuffed Shells

Classic Stuffed Shells (With Cottage Cheese). Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Classic Stuffed Shells. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

These pasta shells are filled with cottage cheese, plus mozzarella and Parmigiano Reggiano, topped with Alfredo sauce, and baked in marinara.
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Creamy Ranch Chicken Casserole Recipe

Creamy Ranch Chicken Casserole Recipe. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Creamy Ranch Chicken Casserole Recipe. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

This Creamy Ranch Chicken Casserole recipe is SO simple to make! Pop it in the oven and enjoy a tasty baked casserole dinner tonight. Enjoy!
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Chicken Lasagna Recipe

Chicken Lasagna. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Chicken Lasagna. Photo credit Lauren’s Latest.

Tender chicken layered in between perfectly cooked lasagna noodles and a creamy white sauce, this is easy and flavorful Chicken Lasagna!
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World’s Best Lasagna Recipe

World's Best Lasagna Recipe. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
World’s Best Lasagna Recipe. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

This is hands down the Best Lasagna Recipe ever! Layer hearty meat sauce with three cheeses and lasagna pasta and bake until hot and bubbly.
Get the Recipe: Best Lasagna Recipe

Skinny Baked Spaghetti

Skinny Baked Spaghetti. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Skinny Baked Spaghetti. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

This Baked Spaghetti recipe is a higher protein, lower fat version of the original Million Dollar Spaghetti that still tastes amazing.
Get the Recipe: Skinny Baked Spaghetti

Taco Noodle Casserole

Taco Noodle Casserole. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Taco Noodle Casserole. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

Grab some chicken, egg noodles, taco seasoning and a whole lot of cheese to make this simple and delicious Taco Noodle Casserole!
Get the Recipe: Taco Noodle Casserole

Baked Ravioli Recipe With Brown Butter Alfredo

Baked Ravioli Recipe with Brown Butter Alfredo. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Baked Ravioli Recipe with Brown Butter Alfredo. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

A super easy and decadent dinner, this Baked Ravioli Recipe with Brown Butter Alfredo will definitely have you weak in the knees.
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Cheesy Broccoli Rice Casserole

Cheesy Broccoli Rice Casserole. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Cheesy Broccoli Rice Casserole. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

This cheesy Broccoli Rice Casserole is impossible to mess up and super tasty! It’s a vegetable-filled dinner that everyone will love!
Get the Recipe: Cheesy Broccoli Rice Casserole

Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole

Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

A delicious combination of chicken and diced ham covered with Swiss cheese, a homemade cream sauce all topped with buttered breadcrumbs.
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Pesto Chicken And Rice Casserole

Pesto Chicken And Rice Casserole. Photo credit Lauren's Latest. (1)
Pesto Chicken And Rice Casserole. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

Pesto Chicken and Rice Casserole is simple, delicious and, like any other casserole recipe, lets you sit back and relax as it bakes.
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Garlic Pork Loin Roast Recipe with Potatoes

Garlic Pork Loin Roast Recipe. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Garlic Pork Loin Roast Recipe. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

This amazing Garlic Pork Loin Roast Recipe is served with gravied potatoes. They cook alongside the pork roast making them the perfect side.
Get the Recipe: Garlic Pork Loin Roast

Baked Honey Mustard Chicken

Baked Honey Mustard Chicken. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Baked Honey Mustard Chicken. Photo credit Lauren’s Latest.

Baked Honey Mustard Chicken topped with bacon is a sweet and tangy delight. Serve with rice and enjoy all the honey mustard gloriousness.
Get the Recipe: Baked Honey Mustard Chicken

The Best Ever Meatloaf Recipe

The Best Ever (Moist) Meatloaf Recipe. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
The Best Ever Meatloaf Recipe. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

This is the best moist Meatloaf Recipe that is easy to follow, flavorful, tender. Made with a sweet ketchup glaze. A classic version.
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Baked Salmon with Garlic Parmesan Bread Crumbs

Baked Salmon with Garlic Parmesan Bread Crumbs. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Baked Salmon with Garlic Parmesan Bread Crumbs. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

This recipe for Baked Salmon with Garlic Parmesan Bread Crumbs is so simple, so flavorful and ready in about 20 minutes.
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Parmesan Baked Cod Recipe

Parmesan Baked Cod Recipe. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Parmesan Baked Cod Recipe. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

This easy Parmesan Baked Cod Recipe is so creamy and cheesy! The perfect blend of textures and flavors, ready in 20 minutes.
Get the Recipe: Parmesan Baked Cod Recipe

Sushi Bake Recipe

Sushi Bake Recipe. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Sushi Bake Recipe. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

If you love sushi, you’re going to love Sushi Bake. A casserole-style dish featuring the usual sushi suspects but so much easier!
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Healthy Fish Sticks Recipe With Cucumber Dill Sauce

Healthy Fish Sticks Recipe With Cucumber Dill Sauce. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Healthy Fish Sticks Recipe With Cucumber Dill Sauce. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

This Healthy Baked Fish Sticks Recipe with Cucumber Dill Sauce is perfectly light and delectable. Fish sticks aren’t just for kids now!
Get the Recipe: Healthy Fish Sticks Recipe With Cucumber Dill Sauce

Pull Apart Pizza Bread Recipe (Bubble Pizza)

Pull Apart Pizza Bread Recipe (Bubble Pizza). Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Pull Apart Pizza Bread Recipe. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

If you think making pizza is simple, try Pull Apart Pizza Bread (aka Bubble Pizza)! It’s simple to throw together and everyone gobbles it up!
Get the Recipe: Pull Apart Pizza Bread Recipe

Bruschetta Pizza

Bruschetta Pizza. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Bruschetta Pizza. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

Bruschetta Pizza is everything you love about bruschetta loaded onto a cheesy pizza crust with pesto, fresh tomatoes, garlic, basil and balsamic glaze.
Get the Recipe: Bruschetta Pizza

Simple Shepherd’s Pie Recipe

Simple Shepherd's Pie Recipe. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Simple Shepherd’s Pie Recipe. Photo credit Lauren’s Latest.

Nothing heartier than a Shepherd’s Pie Recipe! Ground beef, gravy and veggies are cooked together and then topped with creamy mashed potatoes
Get the Recipe: Simple Shepherd’S Pie Recipe

Ultimate Bbq Chicken Pizza Recipe

Ultimate BBQ Chicken Pizza. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Ultimate BBQ Chicken Pizza. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

This BBQ Chicken Pizza Recipe is the ultimate pizza of the BBQ chicken world. Load on yummy toppings and bake in a really hot oven. Voila!
Get the Recipe: Ultimate Bbq Chicken Pizza Recipe

Amazing Chicken Enchiladas

Amazing Chicken Enchiladas. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Amazing Chicken Enchiladas. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

These addicting, simple Chicken Enchiladas are filled with chicken, three kinds of cheese and my secret ingredient, Queso!
Get the Recipe: Amazing Chicken Enchiladas

Red And Green Enchiladas

Red and Green Enchiladas. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Red and Green Enchiladas. Photo credit Lauren’s Latest.

The best of both worlds with this red and green, two-tone enchiladas! Filled with shredded cheese, chicken and salsa, it’s a family favorite.
Get the Recipe: Red And Green Enchiladas

Baked Chicken Legs

Baked Chicken Legs. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Baked Chicken Legs. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

This recipe for Baked Chicken Legs is the simplest dinner to make any weeknight. Rub with a little olive oil, homemade spice mix and bake.
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Oven Baked Bbq Chicken

Oven Baked BBQ Chicken. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Oven Baked BBQ Chicken. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

This Oven Baked BBQ Chicken is perfection. Chicken pieces are sprinkled with seasoning salt, slathered with bbq sauce and oven baked.
Get the Recipe: Oven Baked Bbq Chicken

Ultimate Stromboli Recipe

Ultimate Stromboli Recipe. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Ultimate Stromboli Recipe. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

Do you know how to make Stromboli? With this step-by-step Stromboli recipe, you’ll be an expert on making this pizza-inspired appetizer!
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Beef Enchiladas Recipe

Beef Enchiladas Recipe. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Beef Enchiladas Recipe. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

Zesty beef wrapped in soft flour tortillas then drenched in red enchilada sauce and baked with melty cheese, these are Beef Enchiladas!
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Double Crust Chicken Pot Pie Recipe

Double Crust Chicken Pot Pie Recipe. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Double Crust Chicken Pot Pie Recipe. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

A homemade double crust Chicken Pot Pie recipe is covered in a creamy white sauce, poured into a flaky pie crust, and baked to perfection.
Get the Recipe: Double Crust Chicken Pot Pie Recipe

Sausage Stuffed Zucchini Boats

Sausage Stuffed Zucchini Boats. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Sausage Stuffed Zucchini Boats. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

These Sausage and Peppers Stuffed Zucchini Boats are a great low carb meal that is delicious and one of the best ways to eat zucchini! Enjoy!
Get the Recipe: Sausage Stuffed Zucchini Boats

Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells

Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells are every bit as decadent as they sound. Made with my homemade alfredo sauce and perfectly cooked chicken.Yum!
Get the Recipe: Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells

Ham and Potato Casserole

Ham and Potato Casserole. Photo credit Southern Plate.
Ham and Potato Casserole. Photo credit: Southern Plate.

With just 4 ingredients, this ham and potato casserole recipe is embarrassingly easy and the perfect cheesy, creamy, and hearty supper.
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Cheesy Baked Tortellini

Cheesy Baked Tortellini. Photo credit Chew Out Loud.
Cheesy Baked Tortellini. Photo credit Chew Out Loud.

This Cheesy Baked Tortellini Casserole is easy and absolutely mouthwatering. Frozen tortellini does not need to be pre-boiled. Always a crowd pleaser.
Get the Recipe: Cheesy Baked Tortellini

Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Lasagna

Gluten free Dairy free Lasagna Photo credit Debra Klein.
Gluten-free Dairy free Lasagna. Photo credit: Debra Klein.

Gluten-free Dairy-free Lasagna for an easy weeknight vegan dinner that everyone will love. Layers of bechamel, marinara and veggies…yum!
Get the Recipe: Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Lasagna

Sausage Mac and Cheese with Peppers and Onions

Sausage Mac and Cheese with Peppers and Onions. Photo credit Butter & Baggage.
Sausage Mac and Cheese. Photo credit: Butter & Baggage.

Creamy Sausage Mac and Cheese loaded with Italian sausage, bell peppers, and melty cheese, baked until golden and bubbly.
Get the Recipe: Sausage Mac And Cheese

Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Stuffed Cabbage Rolls. Photo credit Savor the Best.
Stuffed Cabbage Rolls. Photo credit: Savor the Best.

Tender cabbage leaves wrap around a savory filling of beef, sausage, and rice, then simmer in a rich tomato sauce for a comforting classic that’s packed with flavor.
Get the Recipe: Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Baked Trout Fillets

Baked Trout Fillets. Photo credit Southern Food and Fun.
Baked Trout Fillets. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

This baked trout recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. Fresh rosemary and zesty lemon pair perfectly with the fish.
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Cheesy Baked Chicken Parmesan Meatballs Recipe

Cheesy Baked Chicken Parmesan Meatballs Recipe. Photo credit Intentional Hospitality.
Cheesy Baked Chicken Parmesan Meatballs Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Cheesy Baked Chicken Parmesan Meatballs recipe is a twist on the classic dish. Italian chicken meatballs in marinara topped with melted cheese.
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Easy Baked Rigatoni With Ground Beef

Easy Baked Rigatoni with Ground Beef. Photo credit Semi Homamade Kitchen.
Easy Baked Rigatoni with Ground Beef. Photo credit: Semi Homemade Kitchen.

Simplify dinner with our Easy Baked Rigatoni with ground beef – a hearty and simple dish perfect for busy nights.
Get the Recipe: Easy Baked Rigatoni With Ground Beef

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