Description
Chicken Zucchini Casserole transforms simple ingredients into warm, baked comfort. Tender chicken, fresh zucchini, and melted cheese keep everyone coming back.
Ingredients
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Main Protein:
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped
Vegetables and Produce:
- 2 medium zucchinis, chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
Cheese and Dairy:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 (10.5 ounces) can condensed cream of chicken soup
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
Seasonings and Topping:
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- Salt
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and coat a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray, ensuring every inch is covered.
- Whisk 1 can cream of chicken soup, ½ cup sour cream, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon dried thyme, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
- Fold 2 chopped zucchinis, 1 diced red bell pepper, 2 cups cooked chicken, and ½ cup mozzarella cheese into the creamy mixture, stirring gently to combine.
- Spread the entire mixture evenly across the prepared baking dish, creating a smooth surface.
- Combine 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs with 2 tablespoons melted butter in a small bowl, mixing until crumbs are completely coated.
- Sprinkle the buttered breadcrumbs across the casserole, then top with remaining ½ cup mozzarella and ½ cup Parmesan cheese.
- Bake at 375°F for 30-35 minutes until the top turns golden brown and the edges become bubbly.
- Remove from oven and let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow flavors to settle.
Notes
- Use fresh zucchini for the best texture and flavor in your casserole.
- If watching carbs, swap breadcrumbs with crushed pork rinds or almond flour for a lower-carb version.
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free cream of chicken soup and breadcrumbs.
- Shredded rotisserie chicken works perfectly and saves time when preparing this dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 357 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 690 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg