Description
Chicken zucchini casserole brings comfort straight to your dinner table, blending tender chicken with garden-fresh zucchini in a creamy, satisfying blend. Weeknight meals never tasted so good when you can whip up this simple, hearty dish that everyone around your table will devour.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups chicken, shredded
- 4 zucchinis, sliced
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
Dairy and Binding Ingredients:
- 1 cup cream of chicken soup
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup onion, finely chopped
Seasoning and Topping Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray for easy cleanup.
- Slice 4 medium zucchinis into ¼-inch thick rounds, ensuring they’re uniformly cut for even cooking.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups shredded chicken, 4 cups zucchini slices, 1 cup shredded cheddar, 1 cup cream of chicken soup, ½ cup sour cream, ½ cup milk, ½ cup chopped onion, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, salt, pepper, and paprika until thoroughly blended.
- Transfer the chicken and zucchini mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly across the surface.
- Mix 1 cup breadcrumbs, ½ cup Parmesan cheese, 2 tablespoons melted butter, and 1 teaspoon dried parsley in a separate small bowl.
- Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture uniformly over the casserole, covering the entire surface with the crunchy topping.
- Bake at 375°F for 30-35 minutes until the top turns golden brown and the casserole bubbles around the edges.
- Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before serving to help it set and cool slightly.
Notes
- Squeeze excess moisture from zucchini to prevent a watery casserole and ensure a perfect texture.
- Swap out chicken for turkey or tofu to create a versatile dish that works for different dietary needs.
- Grate cheese fresh for maximum melting and flavor, which helps create a more delicious golden-brown topping.
- Use a mandoline or sharp knife to slice zucchini evenly, guaranteeing consistent cooking throughout the casserole.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 325 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg