Feeling too tired to cook but still craving something warm and comforting? In this video, Nicole shares five lazy casseroles that are perfect for low-energy nights when you want dinner to do most of the work for you. These easy, oven-baked meals are packed with flavor, use simple ingredients, and are designed to save you time, money, and cleanup — ideal for busy weeknights or whenever cooking feels like a chore.
Nicole kicks things off with a crowd-pleasing Meatball Sub Casserole that delivers all the cheesy, saucy goodness of the classic sandwich in one easy bake. Next, she makes a Turkey Taco Casserole that’s hearty and perfect for using up pantry staples. For a comforting twist, Nicole shares a Japanese Curry Chicken Pot Pie that’s cozy, flavorful, and simple to pull together. She then leans into indulgence with a rich and savory French Onion Mac and Cheese, before wrapping things up with a bright, comforting Lemon Chicken and Rice Casserole that’s perfect for busy nights. Whether you’re feeding a family or just trying to get dinner on the table with minimal effort, these lazy casseroles have you covered.
Timestamps:
0:00 – Lazy Casseroles for Tired Nights
0:15 – Meatball Sub Casserole
3:53 – Turkey Taco Casserole
7:25 – Japanese Curry Chicken Pot Pie
11:53 – French Onion Mac and Cheese
16:47 – Lemon Chicken and Rice Casserole
Get the recipes here:
Meatball Sub Casserole: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/230994/meatball-sub-casserole/
Turkey Taco Casserole: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/20680/easy-mexican-casserole/
Japanese Curry Chicken Pot Pie: https://www.allrecipes.com/japanese-curry-chicken-pot-pie-casserole-recipe-11833532
French Onion Mac and Cheese: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/8380543/nicoles-french-onion-mac-and-cheese/
Lemon Chicken and Rice Casserole: https://www.allrecipes.com/lemon-chicken-and-rice-casserole-recipe-8635802
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38 Comments
Love your recipes. Always exciting new ideas. 💯♦️💯
I make this and put it over rice. Great in the winter or if you havde a cold.
Wow.. I love that you make everything so easy and simple. Remade, frozen, leftovers. Great. Not all of us have the time to make our own stocks or money for homemade spice /curry mixes. Thank you
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I made the turkey taco casserole tonight, not a good recipe. Corn chips get so soggy they end up mixing in with the meat during baking. Also it was all a bit dry. I’d skip this one…
You family is lucky
Most of my local Walmarts clearance yesterday’s rotisserie chickens for $3 and 2 day old ones for $1.50 or less. Cooking for 2. I make roast chicken, vegetables and gravy first night. Curry / pot pie / enchiladas day 2 and 3, might freeze these. Freeze bones for chicken soup. $1.50 and pantry staples for 4 meals.
What a hero I would be when I brought the meatball sub casserole to wherever.
Some of these I would do in my Lodge Dutch oven and make it a 1 pot meal.
Loving this channel. But chuckling at the meatball casserole feeding 2 families. My 2 teen boys could take that down alone (anyone else?) 🙂
There isn’t ANYTHING that cook that doesn’t look
Yummy-you are so talented in every way…. You’re my go-to to get ANY recipe from.. ❤
In my very expensive blue state, not many "buy one get one free"!!!
Why spend $10 when you can spend $5… I’d think the animal welfare might be the thing that suffers 😢
Made two of these for my family! The meatball sub and taco casserole! A hit, super easy and delicious! 🎉
I hate cooking, I hate being in the kitchen, I hate cooking shows and I hate people who watch cooking shows. Until I stumbled onto this gal. Nicole, I am hooked.
I only eat ground Turkey…yummy…
Another great way to save money on any of these recipes is to shop at stores like Aldi, Sprouts, and the like. You can get some serious deals on cheeses, meats, and veggies in those stores.
I love her because she uses ingredients we usually have ( not weird, fancy stuff most of us have never bought!) and cooks like us average people! Like, who wears gloves at home for the family? Who hast used their foot to close the oven?! Thank you, Nicole, for making life easier and cooking fun!
I wish I had that kitchen! Love her ❤
I'm having some friends over for dinner on Friday, and I'm making that chicken and rice!
How on earth do you keep your StSt Pans so clean when you're cooking with them all the time? Or do you buy new for each video!
80 years old, loving you & everything you cook. 🙏❤️❤️🙏
Do the crushed chips become soggy?
Fantastic recipe thank you nicole
I'm so intimidated when it comes to cooking and you make it so easy. Thank you. You're a great teacher
Walmart rotisserie chickens are pretty cheap they're like 5.97 but by the deli in the cold section they also sell cold rotisserie chickens and those are like $3.97
When you say even distribution, you actually do it. I can't tell you how much I appreciate that.❤
Love your sneakers! 💞
Great recipes ❤ enjoyed ithis
What brand of Olive oil do you use?
Girl, I was going to be disappointed if you didn't scrape up the bits of garlic bread crumbs to put into that Meatball Sub Casserole!😂
Oh my goodness!!!!! She cam flat cook sooooo great. All these casseroles look so yummy and delicious and they don't cost a arm and leg. She is my very favorite.My belly is rumbling, my mouth is watering I've got to get off of here and find me something to eat. Probably a boiled egg on toast with a little butter. Ain't this pitiful. Hey I'm old and I don't want to cook tonight. It's just me and my husband. 😅😅😅
After watching this I felt like standing and clapping 🎉🎉🎉my little hungry heart out! Thank you that was great! Will probably try them all!
I live in Australia so what was the brand of those little blocks please
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Next time you make the curry, cut up the curry mix so that it'll melt faster.
I can't cook without onions. I start my onions in a small amount of water, covered. Then add the oil and butter, speeds up the process
Love your channel. Read the nasty ingredients on can dough. Horrible