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18 Baked Dinners That Won’t Judge You After a Long Day

Published: Feb 12, 2026 by Lara This post may contain affiliate links - read my disclaimer for full details... Leave a Comment

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After a long day, the last thing you want to do is slave over a stove. That's where these 18 baked dinners come in—throw 'em in the oven, and let the magic happen. No judging here, just delicious, stress-free meals that taste like you’ve got it all together!

Keto Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole

Keto Chicken Bacon Ranch with cauliflower, cheese, and parsley in a white casserole dish with a wooden spoon.
Keto Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

This Keto Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole is the cheesy comfort food you crave, minus the carbs! With just a few simple ingredients, it's a quick, easy, and delicious dinner everyone will enjoy.
Get the Recipe: Keto Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole

Keto Zucchini Casserole with Ground Beef

Keto Zucchini with Ground Beef in a casserole dish with a spoon.
Keto Zucchini Casserole with Ground Beef. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

This Keto Ground Beef Zucchini Casserole is the perfect easy dinner! With cheesy beef and zucchini, it’s a low-carb comfort dish that comes together quickly and tastes amazing any night of the week.
Get the Recipe: Keto Zucchini Casserole with Ground Beef

Keto Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole (no breading)

Keto Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole in a black casserole dish with parsley and a spoon.
Keto Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole (no breading). Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

This Keto Chicken Cordon Bleu casserole is comfort food at its best! Creamy, cheesy, and packed with flavor, it’s a simple, satisfying dinner that’s perfect for keto lovers.
Get the Recipe: Keto Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole (no breading)

Easy Keto Mexican Casserole

Easy Keto Mexican Casserole in a casserole dish with cilantro, green onion, and a spatula.
Easy Keto Mexican Casserole. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

This Easy Keto Mexican Casserole is cheesy, juicy, and full of flavor! Made with ground beef, low-carb tortillas, and taco toppings, it’s the perfect quick weeknight meal and a great option for meal prep!
Get the Recipe: Easy Keto Mexican Casserole

Keto Broccoli Cheese Casserole

Keto Broccoli Cheese Casserole in a blue casserole dish with parsley and a wooden spoon.
Keto Broccoli Cheese Casserole. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

This Keto Broccoli Cheese Casserole is everything you need in a comforting, low-carb dish! Rich, cheesy, and filling, it’s ideal for potlucks, family meals, or just a cozy dinner at home.
Get the Recipe: Keto Broccoli Cheese Casserole

Baked Lemon Butter Fish

Baked butter fish on a plate with green beans.
Baked Lemon Butter Fish. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes.

This baked lemon butter fish is the ultimate easy dinner! With tender, flaky white fish fillets in a zesty lemon butter sauce, it’s a simple yet delicious meal for any night.
Get the Recipe: Baked Lemon Butter Fish

Buffalo Chicken Pasta Bake

Serving of buffalo chicken pasta bake with casserole dish.
Buffalo Chicken Pasta Bake. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes.

This baked pasta and chicken is comfort food at its finest! With tender chicken, pasta, and a creamy sauce, it’s a flavorful dish that’s easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
Get the Recipe: Buffalo Chicken Pasta Bake

Cheesy Loaded Twice Baked Potatoes

Four twice baked potatoes in a small baking dish.
Cheesy Loaded Twice Baked Potatoes. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes.

These cheesy twice-baked potatoes are everything you need in a side dish! Simple ingredients, packed with flavor, and perfect for any night of the week.
Get the Recipe: Cheesy Loaded Twice Baked Potatoes

Baked Stuffed Pork Chops

A plate of pork chops stuffed with mushrooms and cheese served with green beans.
Baked Stuffed Pork Chops. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes.

Enjoy tender stuffed pork chops loaded with mushrooms and gooey cheese! This baked recipe is a simple, low-carb dinner idea that’s big on flavor and quick to make.
Get the Recipe: Baked Stuffed Pork Chops

Thai Turkey Meatballs

Thai turkey meatballs on a platter with red curry dipping sauce.
Thai Turkey Meatballs. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Looking for a quick and delicious meal? These Thai Turkey Meatballs in Red Curry Sauce are oven-baked for simplicity and make a great appetizer or dinner when served over rice with your favorite veggies.
Get the Recipe: Thai Turkey Meatballs

Crispy Baked Zucchini in Oven

Crispy Baked Zucchini served on a white plate.
Crispy Baked Zucchini in Oven. Photo credit: Low Carb - No Carb.

Enjoy our Crispy Baked Zucchini in oven simply by making your own breadcrumbs from one of our bread selection. Those golden low carb baked zucchinis panko style is a perfect addition as a BBQ side or an appetizer that is entirely gluten-free, low-carb, grain-free, and perfect for diabetics.
Get the Recipe: Crispy Baked Zucchini in Oven

Tomato Mozzarella Baked Chicken

Tomato Mozzarella Baked Chicken inside cast iron.
Tomato Mozzarella Baked Chicken. Photo credit: Low Carb - No Carb.

Enjoy the taste of Italy with this Baked Chicken recipe! Packed with tomatoes, mozzarella, and fresh basil, these juicy chicken breasts are baked to golden perfection for a comforting meal year-round.
Get the Recipe: Tomato Mozzarella Baked Chicken

Palmini Baked Fetta Pasta

Baked palmini with feta in a light blue casserole.
Palmini Baked Fetta Pasta. Photo credit: Low Carb - No Carb.

This TikTok Viral Baked Feta Pasta with palmini noodles is the perfect quick dinner! Low-carb, gluten-free, and grain-free, it’s a pasta alternative you’ll love in just a few minutes.
Get the Recipe: Palmini Baked Fetta Pasta

Baked Stuffed Eggplant Boats

Stuffed melanzani served on a plate.
Baked Stuffed Eggplant Boats. Photo credit: Low Carb - No Carb.

Take your BBQ to the next level with these Baked Stuffed Eggplant Boats! Filled with Mediterranean goodness, they’re a low-carb, gluten-free, and grain-free veggie dish that’s sure to impress.
Get the Recipe: Baked Stuffed Eggplant Boats

Baked Sausage and Sauerkraut

Baked Sausage and Sauerkraut on a cast iron plate.
Baked Sausage and Sauerkraut. Photo credit: Low Carb - No Carb.

Even non-sauerkraut lovers will enjoy this Baked Sausage and Sauerkraut dish! With homemade low-carb sausages and tangy sauerkraut, it's the perfect low-carb, gluten-free, and diabetic-friendly meal that's easy to make and full of flavor.
Get the Recipe: Baked Sausage and Sauerkraut

Baked Skillet Gnocchi

Gnocchi with ground pork, tomatoes, mozzarella and spinach in a cast iron skillet.
Baked Skillet Gnocchi. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Gnocchi may not be pasta, but it sure brings all the comfort! This one-skillet meal combines ground pork, crushed tomatoes, spinach, and melted mozzarella for a hearty and satisfying dish.
Get the Recipe: Baked Skillet Gnocchi

Baked Wild Sockeye Salmon

Baked sockeye salmon with herb caper crust and lemon slices on a sheet pan.
Baked Wild Sockeye Salmon. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This herbed garlic caper citrus-crusted wild sockeye salmon is the perfect go-to for a quick, healthy meal. Baked in just 10-12 minutes, it’s both simple and stunning on your dinner plate.
Get the Recipe: Baked Wild Sockeye Salmon

Chicken Sorrentino

Chicken sorrentino on a serving spoon.
Chicken Sorrentino. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

What’s not to love about Chicken Sorrentino? Breaded chicken, prosciutto, eggplant, and cheese are baked in a hearty tomato sauce for an unforgettable Italian dish that’s easy to make and full of flavor.
Get the Recipe: Chicken Sorrentino

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