Description
This Chicken Zucchini Casserole is a comforting and easy-to-make dish featuring tender zucchini and shredded cooked chicken baked in a creamy, cheesy sauce. Perfect for a simple weeknight dinner, it combines the freshness of zucchini with the richness of sour cream and melty mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses for a satisfying meal everyone will enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchini, chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Cheeses
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish by greasing it with a little oil or spraying it with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the chopped zucchini, shredded cooked chicken, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt, and ground black pepper. Mix thoroughly to evenly coat all the ingredients.
- Assemble Casserole: Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly for uniform cooking.
- Add Cheese Topping: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheeses evenly over the zucchini and chicken mixture.
- Initial Bake with Foil: Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. This allows the ingredients to heat through and flavors to meld.
- Bake Uncovered: Remove the foil carefully, then continue baking for an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese topping is golden brown and bubbly.
- Cool and Serve: Let the casserole cool for about 5 minutes before serving to set and make it easier to serve.
Notes
- This recipe works best with pre-cooked chicken, such as rotisserie chicken, since the baking time is designed for heating rather than cooking raw chicken.
- Add other vegetables like bell peppers, mushrooms, or spinach for extra variety and nutrition.
- Mix in cooked rice or pasta to create a more filling, well-rounded meal.
- Enhance flavor by adding spices such as paprika, Italian seasoning, or chili flakes.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of casserole
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
