- These cozy casseroles are packed with fiber, prebiotics and probiotics to keep your gut healthy and strong.
- Each recipe uses wholesome ingredients like beans, whole grains and veggies that support digestion and overall wellness.
- With simple prep and comforting flavors, this weekly plan makes eating for gut health easy and satisfying.
The temperatures have dropped a little, which means it’s casserole season. It’s so nice to do a little prep work and pop something delicious into the oven to finish cooking while you get in a little relaxation time. As an added bonus, this week’s casseroles can also help improve your digestive health. They’re packed with fiber-rich prebiotics and gut-friendly probiotics, both of which are important for your digestive system. Let’s dig in!
Your Weekly Plan
Sunday: Chicken Parmesan Casserole
Monday: Broccoli-Cheddar Butter Beans
Tuesday: Lemony Salmon & Orzo Casserole
Wednesday: Chicken & Sweet Potato Enchilada Skillet
Thursday: Creamy Lemon-Parmesan Broccoli & White Bean Casserole
Friday: Spinach, Feta & Rice Casserole
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Sunday: Chicken Parmesan Casserole
Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Annie Probst, Prop Stylist: Breanna Ghazali
Think all the saucy, cheesy goodness of chicken Parmesan turned into a pasta bake. A sprinkle of breadcrumbs on top and a half-hour in the oven, and the casserole is ready to eat. Serve it with a mixed greens salad topped with your favorite dressing.
Monday: Broccoli-Cheddar Butter Beans
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Hannah Greenwood.
This dish brings all the comfort of broccoli-Cheddar soup, bolstered with fiber-rich butter beans to help support your gut health. Use toasted baguette slices to scoop up all the cheesy goodness.
Tuesday: Lemony Salmon & Orzo Casserole
Stacy Allen
Having company? This bright, lemony salmon casserole is sure to impress. The salmon cooks atop a flavorful mixture of orzo, leeks, tomatoes and asparagus. Leeks and asparagus are both sources of prebiotics, which feed the good bacteria in your gut. Serve with toasted whole-wheat baguette left over from Monday’s dinner.
Wednesday: Chicken & Sweet Potato Enchilada Skillet
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Hannah Greenwood
This enchilada skillet is just as tasty as the namesake dish but skips the rolling step. And you might even find that you get better distribution of all the ingredients, like the chicken, sweet potatoes and pinto beans, in this skillet version. Keeping the peel on the sweet potatoes means you’re getting even more fiber.
Thursday: Creamy Lemon-Parmesan Broccoli & White Bean Casserole
photographer: Jen Causey, food stylist: Julian Hensarling, prop stylist: Josh Hoggle
Under a cheesy topping, you’ll find a delightful mixture of hearty farro, tender broccoli and creamy white beans. The beans contribute both plant-based fiber and protein, ensuring that the dish is satisfying, while the broccoli and farro give it even more fiber plus some texture to keep each bite interesting.
Friday: Spinach, Feta & Rice Casserole
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel
This dish transforms the flavors and ingredients of spanakopita into an easy casserole. The mixture of brown rice, feta and spinach comes together quickly so you can have dinner on the table in less than an hour. Serve it with whole-wheat toast.
I wish you all a great week, and I hope you enjoy this dinner plan. If you try a recipe, remember to add a review.
