When you have a crowd to feed and are a busy Mamma, these simple oven dinners will be a huge help! We’ve compiled over 150 delicious meals to help you feed your family and stay sane. All of these meals use the oven, and most are freezer-friendly. These simple oven dinners will keep you on budget and save you time.
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What are simple oven dinners?
Simple oven dinners consist of dinner recipes that you can make in the oven quickly and on a budget. Most of these meals are freezer-friendly, meaning you can make them ahead or all in one day and then pull them out of the freezer and pop them in the oven. Freezer meals are wonderful on a busy day when you don’t have time to make dinner.
Below, we have listed over 150 simple oven dinners for you. They are divided into categories to help you find what you need easily. You’ll find categories like our Keto/low-carb section, a dairy-free list, kid-friendly, pasta, and so many more!
Pasta Dishes
You can’t go wrong with a great pasta dish. They are a classic meal and kids usually like them, too. All of these pasta dishes are freezer-friendly, too!
This Chicken Pesto Tortellini Bake has a fresh Italian flavor. These Cheese Stuffed Shells perfectly combine cheese, sauce, and meat. Manicotti or Meatballs and Marinara are easy to make on a busy day along with Baked Ravioli. If you want to sneak in some veggies, try this Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Noodle Bake.
We have two great tetrazzini recipes, Leftover Turkey Tetrazzini, and Chicken Tetrazzini.
Here are three varieties of baked spaghetti.
- Easy Baked Spaghetti Recipe
- Baked Millionaire Spaghetti Casserole
- Large Family Freezer Friendly Baked Taco Spaghetti
Baked Ziti is an easy meal to feed a crowd! This Chicken Baked Ziti Casserole is a nice twist.
Who doesn’t love a fabulous Lasagna? Try Southwestern Zucchini Lasagna, or a Chicken, Mushroom, and Spinach Lasagna, and for a healthy version, here is Palmini Lasagna.
Oven Freezer Dinners
Freezer meals are so great to make ahead and pull out on a busy weekday. Try these traditional freezer meals:
- Baked Egg Rolls
- Chicken Pot Pie Recipe
- Baked Parmesan Ranch Chicken Leg Quarters
- Lasagna Casserole
- Double Layer Chicken Parmesan Bake
- Shepherd’s Pie
- Kielbasa and Cheesy Broccoli Bow Tie Bake
- Beef Stroganoff
If you like meatloaf, try the BBQ Meatloaf Recipe or the Mini Meatloaves.
Here are Easy Homemade Meatballs and Tuna Cakes that are sure to please the picky eater.
This Ham and Cheese Potato Bake is simple and tasty.
Homemade Baked Macaroni and Cheese is always a hit. If you want meat included, then try the Baked Beef Macaroni and Cheese.
Whoever thought you could make Foil Packet Burgers, Parmesan Turkey Burgers, or Hearty Hamburger Patties and freeze them?
Low-Carb, Keto, THM
Who said you have to give up pizza to eat Keto or Low-carb? The Pepperoni Pizza Casserole, Pizza Casserole, the Deep Dish Pizza, and the Pizza Stuffed Chicken Meal are all on the plan.
Low-Carb Chicken Meals
Low Carb Chicken meals are a tasty way to keep on plan. Try the Chicken and Swiss Casserole with Broccoli or the Artichoke, Olive, & Oregano Chicken Casserole.
Parmesan Chicken with Artichoke Hearts Casserole and the Creamy Baked Chicken with Mushrooms and Artichokes use ingredients that are unexpected yet tasty.
If you’re looking for a bit of heat in your low-carb chicken meal, try these:
- Unstuffed Chicken Burrito
- Green Chiles Chicken and Cauliflower Enchilada Casserole
- Green Chili Chicken Casserole
- Buffalo Chicken Casserole
- Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Zucchini Boats
You’ll feel like royalty eating this Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole.
The Parmesan Chicken is a cheesy delight.
This Cashew Chicken Casserole adds a nice crunch to dinnertime.
Chicken Spaghetti is a whole new take on spaghetti.
Chicken and Green Bean Casserole is a fresh-from-the-garden low-carb meal.
Marinara Parmesan Chicken brings the taste of a restaurant-style Italian dish.
Chicken Mozzarella Bake is an easy-to-make dinner.
Chicken, Broccoli, and Rice Casserole is a classic dinner recipe.
Low-Carb Pork Meals
Try these low-carb pork meals:
- Cauliflower Alfredo Casserole
- Cheesy Ham and Cauliflower Casserole
- Sausage and Pepperoni Casserole
- Keto Sesame Pork and Breen Beans
- Creamy Pork Casserole
- Sausage and Peppers Casserole
- Ham and Gruyere Crustless Quiche
Low-Carb Beef Meals
This Chile Relleno Casserole has a great flavor.
Cabbage Roll Casserole and Chili Dog Casserole are cheap meals on the fly.
The Beef and Peppers Casserole is a great way to use up summer peppers.
Hearty and a crowd-pleaser, the King Ranch Casserole begs to be made at your next get-together.
Save your money and try this Five Guys Cheeseburger Casserole instead of heading to the actual restaurant.
This Unstuffed Bell Pepper Casserole Recipe is a delicious summer meal.
Who doesn’t love tacos? The Crustless Taco Pie is so good, you have to make it.
Easy to make, the Ground Beef Casserole is a classic for all families.
Do you have eggplant to use up? Make the Eggplant Lasagna and enjoy a special treat.
The Philly Cheesesteak Casserole and the Shepherd’s Pie Recipe are sure to be a hit with the kids.
Enjoy Beef Enchilada Stuffed Zucchini Boats with your fresh from-the-garden zucchini.
Get your veggies in with the Beef and Cheddar Cauliflower Bake or the Cabbage Lasagna.
Where’s the bacon? In this Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole Bake.
Low-Carb Fish and Turkey Meals
Crab or Tuna Casserole tastes great and is a nice change from the usual beef or chicken.
Turkey Tetrazzini uses less expensive meat but still brings the taste.
Casseroles
Casseroles are the typical simple oven dinner. These four recipes are a twist on some classic casseroles.
- Chicken Parmesan Casserole
- Chicken and Swiss Casserole
- Large Family Chicken Pot Pie Casserole
- Chicken, Broccoli, and Rice Casserole
Spice up ordinary pork chops with Pork Chops and Rice Casserole or this Pork Chop and Hashbrowns Casserole.
Smoked Sausage and Broccoli Casserole and Cheesy Beef and Rice Casserole are cheap rice casseroles to try.
This Meatball Casserole Dinner Recipe is a hearty meal for your family.
The Southern Chicken and Dressing Casserole has a crispy topping and a delicious center.
Chop and bake this easy-to-make Mild Italian Sausage and Peppers Bake.
Simple Oven Dinners for Holidays and Celebrations
Are you overwhelmed with deciding what meal to make for a holiday or celebration? A formal dinner, like Christmas, Thanksgiving, or Easter may require a different meal than a more casual celebration or get-together with friends. Here are some suggestions that are sure to fit the bill.
After Thanksgiving Casserole and the Turkey and Gravy Leftovers Casserole are easy ways to use up those Thanksgiving leftovers.
For Christmas or Thanksgiving, this Twice Baked Sweet Potato Casserole with Bacon and the Ham and Asparagus Casserole are nice additions.
Prepare for the holidays long before they arrive with the Make-Ahead Seafood Casserole, the Make-Ahead Christmas Day Chicken, or the Make-Ahead Cheesy Ham and Pasta Casserole.
The Poppyseed Chicken Casserole and the Chicken Spinach and Artichoke Dip Casserole are delicious dishes for your get-together with friends.
This Large Family Broccoli Cheddar Cornbread Casserole and the Chicken Spectacular Casserole make a great meal for a large family gathering.
For something a little different, try the Teriyaki Chicken Casserole, or for an island feel, try the Hawaiian Chicken and Rice Casserole.
Simple Oven Dinners with a Kick
If you enjoy a bit of extra flavor, this next set of oven dinner recipes is just for you. You’ll find some Taco, Fajita, and Enchilada-style meals, plus a few more that are full of flavors you will enjoy.
Here is a Chicken Fajita Pasta Casserole. It’s a fun twist on the ordinary fajitas.
If you love quesadillas, then here are the Black Bean and Beef Quesadillas. If you prefer chicken, then try the Chicken Fajita Quesadillas.
This Amazing Enchilada Casserole is full of hearty ingredients and made without wraps. For classic enchiladas, try these Chicken Enchiladas. They are made with wraps and have all the toppings you love.
The Burrito Pie is a quick and easy recipe.
For something other than regular tacos, try the Taco Bake or the Taco Macaroni Casserole.
This Fiesta Chicken Casserole is so versatile. You can make it as it is, or add in some fresh veggies like avocado, peppers, and corn to make it the perfect summer dish.
My Southwestern Casserole contains beans, rotini, ground beef, and Monterey Jack cheese, along with a few other ingredients.
If you love buffalo-style oven meals, then make this Buffalo Chicken Macaroni Casserole or my Buffalo Chicken Spaghetti Squash Casserole.
Dairy-Free Oven Dinners
If you are dairy-free, I’ve got you covered! It can be hard making cheap dairy-free meals. I’ve found a list of simple oven dinners that are dairy-free.
- Baked Chicken Thighs
- Savory Turkey Potpies
- Healthy Chicken Drumsticks and Vegetables
- Cajun Chicken and Sausage Casserole
- Corn Chip Pie Casserole
- Homemade Fish-sticks
- Hearty Beef and Corn Noodle Casserole
Kid-Friendly Dinners
These kid-friendly meals are easy to make and freezer-friendly. They also make a great lunch for busy moms who want to feed the kids something more than PB&J (although PB&J is still our go-to lunch!).
These Mini Beef Pot Pies are great on a cold day.
What kid doesn’t love mac and cheese? Here are Ham and Cheese Macaroni Cups to get in a bit of extra protein.
Easy Stromboli is a huge hit for everyone. Not only will the kids love it, but Dad will enjoy it too!
These Simple Homemade Chicken Nuggets are dairy-free and easy to make.
Lasagna Roll-Ups and an easy way to make lasagna without all the mess and time.
Throw out the expensive lunch pockets and make your own with this Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Pockets recipe.
Mini Double Decker Cheeseburgers are a classic, and you can make them dairy-free, too!
Healthy & Easy Mini Chicken Pot Pies are the way to go if you are looking for something extra.
Try this Cheeseburger Casserole for an update to classic cheeseburgers.
Ground Beef and Bean Taquitos are simple and great finger foods for little kids.
This Sloppy Joe Casserole is a freezer-friendly take on the classic sloppy joes.
Pizza- Style Oven Dinners
Do I need to say more than pizza? It’s kid-friendly and easy to make. Here are some great pizza-style meals. Be sure to check the low-carb/Keto section for more pizza-style meals.
- English Muffin Pepperoni Pizzas for the Freezer
- Pizza Casserole Oven Bake Freezer Meal
- Large Family Cheesy Skillet Pizza Dip
- Big Family Pepperoni Pizza Bagels
- Easy Pizza Casserole
- Large Family Supreme Pizza Muffins
Tater-tot Style Oven Dinners
Tater-tots are a tasty addition to dinner casseroles. My Beef Tater Tot Casserole is the classic tater tot casserole. Chicken Tater Tot Casserole is a twist with chicken instead of beef. The Bacon Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole adds the layer of bacon, because who doesn’t want bacon?
Breakfast-Style Dinners
Breakfast for dinner is always a hit! Sometimes it can feel like a real treat to have a big breakfast, but who has the time to make it? Having breakfast for dinner is a great solution to that dilemma. Try one of these tasty breakfast casseroles for dinner.
- Spinach and Cheese Strata
- Vegetable Breakfast Casserole
- Sausage Breakfast Casserole
- Breakfast Tater Tot Casserole
- Denver Omelet Casserole
- Hearty Breakfast Casserole
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