50 Easy Dinner Recipes to Make In Your 9x13 Pan

For busy weeknights, dinner parties, and everything in between.

Sloppy Joe Casserole
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Your trusty 9x13 baking dish is a dinner MVP. From hearty casseroles to crowd-pleasing pasta bakes to oven-baked chicken and barbecue dishes, is there anything this classic dish can't do? We've rounded up 50 of our very best dinner recipes to make in your 9x13 pan—you'll come back to this mouthwatering collection weeknight after weeknight.

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Grandma's Hamburger Casserole

top-down view of a white 9x13 casserole dish of Grandma’s ground beef casserole with a scoop out and plated nearby.
Meredith Food Studios

"My grandmother's hamburger casserole is classic comfort food! Featuring ground beef, noodles, and a creamy cheese sauce, this simple recipe dates back to the 1940s." —LaDonna Langwell

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Chicken Cobbler

Chicken cobbler in casserole dish with spoon sticking out

Dotdash Meredith Video Studios

"This viral TikTok chicken cobbler made with Red Lobster biscuits is incredibly easy to put together. Try it yourself to find out what everyone's raving about!" —Nicole McLaughlin

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Crunchwrap Casserole

slice of crunchwrap casserole topped with sour cream and salad

linz

"Try this crunchwrap casserole for a very hearty dinner full of perfect bites. The exterior is lightly toasted and the tostadas inside stay nice and crunchy." —Nicole McLaughlin

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Grandma's Creamy Ham Casserole

A close up view looking over
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

"This ham casserole is one of my kid's favorites. The best recipe for the day after a big ham supper!" —lwelsh

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Sausage and Spinach Baked Ziti

Baked ziti casserole with sausage, spinach, and melted cheese

ALLRECIPES / DIANA CHISTRUGA

"This sausage and spinach baked ziti gets extra flavor from ricotta and Parmesan cheese and is easy to put together. Add a garden salad and garlic bread to complete dinner." —TheDailyGourmet

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Mexican Beef and Rice Casserole

Close up of spoon with beef, rice, and beans casserole topped with cheese

My Hot Southern Mess

"This Mexican casserole with beef and rice is a super easy recipe for family dinner. Garnish with your favorite toppings. I like to top with shredded lettuce and chopped cilantro! More shredded cheese is always good, too." —VMB

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Spinach Lasagna

A plated slice of spinach lasagna, next to the baking dish of spinach lasagna

Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

"A spinach lasagna recipe made with fresh spinach and plenty of cheese — ricotta, Romano, and mozzarella. This cheesy, hearty lasagna can also be made without the spinach." —Robbie Rice

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Baked Honey Mustard Chicken

Baked Honey Mustard Chicken

"This honey mustard chicken is quick and easy to prepare, and the kids love it, too!" —Mary Annthipie Bane

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The Best Spaghetti Casserole

Spaghetti casserole topped with cheese with garlic bread on the side

fabeveryday

"This easy spaghetti casserole dish with ground beef is deliciously rich, hearty, and cheesy." —Noonie Finch Hodges

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Chicken and Spinach Alfredo Lasagna

Slice of Chicken and Spinach Alfredo Lasagna on a white plate

Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

"A different, yet wonderful twist on normal lasagna!" —Sue

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Refried Bean and Cheese Enchiladas

Refried Bean and Cheese Enchiladas garnished with fresh herbs in a white baking dish

Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

"I grew up making these bean enchiladas with my mom and sisters. They're easy to make and incredibly tempting. You can add chicken or cilantro if you like. I suggest pairing them with Mexican rice." —hunni662

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The Best Baked Ziti

The Best Baked Ziti

"I just made this for dinner and it definitely is the best baked ziti I've ever had." —Joyce Cordova

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Tender Pork Spare Ribs

A cutting board with two racks of pork spare ribs

Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

"These spare ribs are really tender, and the meat is so flavorful that you don't have to add BBQ sauce unless you want to. My neighbor is the one who told me about the fajita seasoning, and she was right on!" —Kerri Jaggers

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Aunt Jewel's Chicken Dressing Casserole

A serving of Aunt Jewel's chicken dressing casserole served with green beans

Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

"This Southern chicken and dressing casserole recipe was handed down by my great-great-aunt. It's easy and delicious!" —CRETER

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Salsa Chicken

A plate of salsa chicken topped with sour cream and served over yellow rice

Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

"This salsa chicken recipe is very easy and quick! Someone gave me this recipe a few years back, and it has become a household favorite." —Faye

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Million Dollar Spaghetti

million dollar spaghetti

Fabeveryday

"Million dollar spaghetti is the perfect combination of noodles, lean ground beef sauce, cottage cheese, cream cheese, and sour cream. It's unbelievably good!" —Coqui30

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Baked Beer Can Chicken

How to Make Baked Beer Can Chicken

"Beer can chicken in the oven is so easy to prepare and cook. It always turns out juicy and tender with a delicious flavor. If you are tired of the same old boring chicken—try this recipe! It's a dinner our whole family loves." —staycd

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Creamy Chicken and Rice

Creamy rice and chicken with crumbly crust in turquoise casserole dish

fabeveryday

"This casserole is very creamy with a crunchy topping. It tastes even better when reheated for leftovers!" —Janet Shannon

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Korean Spicy Chicken Rice Noodle Bake

white casserole dish with 6 spicy chicken thighs over rice vermicelli

John Mitzewich

"This Korean spicy chicken rice noodle bake is not only my new favorite spicy chicken, it’s also my new favorite way to cook rice noodles. Chicken is marinated briefly in a gochujang marinade, then dry rice vermicelli goes directly into the baking dish, chicken thighs are placed on top, and the dish bakes quickly to perfection." —Chef John

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Baked Parmesan-Crusted Chicken

Baked parmesan-crusted chicken served in a white casserole dish.

ALLRECIPES / QI AI

"This baked Parmesan-crusted chicken is kid-friendly and easy to make. Any leftovers taste great in a salad!" —chic_chef

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Bubble Pizza

Bubble Pizza

ALLRECIPES / ANA CADENA

"This bubble pizza is my granddaughter's most requested meal when she comes to visit. It's a meal in itself, but a salad would go nicely with it. Have fun experimenting with your favorite pizza toppings." —NEUJERZE

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Traditional Shepherd's Pie

Traditional Shepherd's Pie
Allrecipes

"I thought it was gonna be super hard to make, but it was easy. I used all ground beef and used peas and carrots. Delicious!" —Michelle

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Fabulous Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole

 Lindsay's Cordon Bleu Casserole

"I developed this fabulous chicken Cordon Bleu casserole recipe due to a need to find a comforting casserole out of items already in my house. The result is a rich, creamy and decadent casserole that is sure to please even picky eaters! It comes together quickly when you have cooked chicken to use up." —Lindsay Breeze

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Cheesy Ground Beef and Potatoes

Cheesy Ground Beef and Potatoes

"This ground beef and potatoes recipe is best described as comfort food. With the cheesy ground beef layered atop a bed of buttery potatoes, you will keep coming back for more. I use a mandoline to thinly slice the potatoes." —Yoly

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Sloppy Joe Casserole

Sloppy Joe Casserole

Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

"This Sloppy Joe casserole is a great comfort food recipe that I love to make on a cold winter day. It's always a hit at potluck dinners." —Theresa Harner

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Moussaka

mid angle looking at a casserole dish of moussaka with a serving being pulled out
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"This moussaka tastes great! Layers of sliced eggplant are baked in a ground beef sauce and smothered in a creamy white béchamel sauce in this classic Greek dish." —Peggy Ayscue

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Chicken Pot Pie with Crescent Rolls

Chicken Pot Pie with Crescent Rolls

"This chicken pot pie with crescent rolls and rotisserie chicken is easy and delicious. This version of chicken pot pie is quick, hearty, and open to many variations depending on your family's tastes!" —sweetface1905

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Calico Bean Casserole

close up view of Calico Bean Casserole garnished with fresh herbs in a baking dish
Melissa Goff

"This calico bean casserole features kidney beans, baked beans, and butter beans combined with ground beef, bacon, and onion. This baked dish is thick, hearty, and pretty tasty, too! It can also be made in a slow cooker." —Dee Dee

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Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese

butternut squash mac and cheese baked until golden-brown.

Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

"This butternut squash mac and cheese is a great way to incorporate cooked squash into a family favorite. Sweet, creamy, and delicious." —bwayfreak3

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Hawaiian Roll Roast Beef and Cheese Sandwiches

close up on a few Hawaiian rolls roast beef and cheese sandwiches on a plate with remaining in baking dish behind
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

"This easy roast beef slider recipe is perfect for make-ahead, bite-sized sandwiches." —Ellie Wolfenson

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Beef and Rice Stuffed Bell Peppers

Beef and Rice Stuffed Bell Peppers

"These stuffed bell peppers with rice are worth a try! Ninety-four percent of all stuffed peppers are made because there's leftover rice around." —Chef John

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Trader Joe's Pan Pizza

Trader Joe's Inspired tavern style 9x13 pizza

Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

"Let the store do the work, you just have to assemble and bake." —Marianne Williams

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Quick Baked Chicken Parmesan

looking down at a plate of baked chicken parmesan over pasta

DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS 

"This baked chicken Parmesan is a lighter version of the traditional chicken Parmesan as I skip the pan-frying in oil and instead bake breaded chicken breasts in the oven, then top with sauce and cheese." —ChristineM

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Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Casserole

high angle looking down at a casserole dish of cheesy chicken and broccoli casserole with a spoonful resting in the dish
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

"This cheesy chicken broccoli casserole is sure to hit the spot when you are craving something creamy and comforting with very little prep on a busy weeknight. Eat as-is or serve over rice." —Eric Wood

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Turkey Tater Tot Hot Dish

beautifully golden tater tot hot dish in white casserole dish on gray placemat

Chef John

"This turkey tater tot hot dish is everything you want from upper-Midwest comfort food, where a casserole is not a casserole, but is called a hot dish. The contrast between the savory, saucy, meaty turkey on the bottom, and the crispy, cheesy tater tot top makes this absolutely irresistible." —Chef John

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Beef and Mushroom Stuffed Shells

Glass casserole dish of stuffed shells with melted cheese showing one spoonful up close

"This recipe replaces half the beef with mushrooms for a wholesome take on stuffed shells." —Stacey Freeman

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Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Casserole

close up of chicken casserole topped with chips on plate

MyHotSouthernMess

"If you love Buffalo chicken and cheese, you will love this recipe!" —AddisonsMommy

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Angela's Awesome Enchiladas

close up on a serving of enchiladas on a plate with remaining in a casserole dish behind
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

"The secret to these awesome chicken enchiladas is in the seasonings! I whipped these up on my own using ingredients I had on hand. Shredding the chicken is the most time-consuming step, but it's worth it in the end." —MomSavedByGrace

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Big Mac Casserole

Big Mac casserole with cheese topped with lettuce

Dotdash Meredish Video Studio

"Fun dinner! Everyone enjoyed it—especially the sauce." —ClareBear

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Easy Chili Cornbread Bake

Easy Chili Cornbread Bake in a glass pan
Kim

"Chili and cornbread go so well together, why not bake them in the same pan! I've been making this for years and my kids love it." —Valerie Brunmeier

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Ranch Chicken Tenders

Ranch Chicken Tenders

"Chicken seasoned with dry ranch mix, then breaded and baked, makes for some tasty tenders! For a more intense ranch flavor, serve with additional ranch dressing for dipping." —Lissa Wicked

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Vegetarian Mexican Lasagna

Vegetarian Mexican Lasagna on a white plate
My Hot Southern Mess

"A vegetarian Tex-Mex lasagna made with corn tortillas and packed with cheese and veggies. Garnish with cilantro, sour cream, and other favorite toppings." —My Hot Southern Mess

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Macaroni and Cheese Pizza Bake

close up view of Macaroni and Cheese Pizza Bake in a blue baking dish
Erica Brown

"This is a great combination of mac 'n cheese and pizza that my kids love eating. It's a snap to make and the adults love it too!" —Chet & Stacer Lynn

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Italian Sausage Stuffed Shells

close up view of Italian Sausage Stuffed Shells garnished with fresh basil in a white baking dish with a serving spoon and Italian Sausage Stuffed Shells on a blue plate
DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS

"Believe it or not, I'm not a fan of cheese and try to avoid it whenever possible. So dishes that are stuffed with things like ricotta turn me off. I created this dish as a compromise to my cheese avoidance and my husband's love of Italian food." —RainbowJewels

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Chicken with Mushrooms

looking down at a baking dish of chicken with mushrooms
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

"This baked chicken and mushrooms is one of the best ways that I have ever prepared chicken. This recipe has been requested many times after I have served it. Serve over hot cooked rice or noodles." —KIMPAT

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Meatball Sub Casserole

meatball sub casserole
Allrecipes

"My boys LOVE this! It is quick and simple!" —sarabrola

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Best Lasagna with Ricotta Bechamel

homemade baked lasagna with ricotta bechamel sauce in a casserole dish
Allrecipes

"Very, Very good! A definite keeper. The bechamel puts it over the top. We added some burrata to the cheese mixture which just added to the richness." —Magsmom

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Simple BBQ Ribs

high angle view of saucy BBQ ribs served in a white baking dish

DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS 

"This BBQ ribs recipe may be different than others you've tried, but for super tender ribs, give it a try! Lean, country-style pork ribs are boiled in seasoned water until tender, then finished up in the oven under a blanket of your favorite barbecue sauce as they bake to perfection." —LLOYD RUSHING

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Easy Shake and Bake Chicken

shake and bake chicken in a white casserole dish

Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

"Shake chicken in a blend of flour and seasonings, then bake in butter until golden and crisp for a very enjoyable and very easy-to-make family dinner!" —Candy

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Chicken and Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Potatoes

Ranch-Baked Chicken Thighs with Bacon, Brussels Sprouts, and Potatoes
fabeverydayblog

"Savory chicken thighs with Brussels sprouts, potatoes, and bacon all feature in this one-pan dinner. The vegetables cook with the bacon on top of them, infusing them with bacon-flavored deliciousness." —fabeverday

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