Description
Chicken Zucchini Mushroom Bake brings comfort straight from your kitchen, blending tender chicken, garden-fresh zucchini, and earthy mushrooms into a simple weeknight dinner. Baked until golden and bubbling, this casserole delivers warm satisfaction that makes your whole family smile.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces boneless chicken, diced
- 4 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced into halves or quarters
Cheese and Dairy:
- 2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 2 tablespoons butter
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Salt
- Fresh ground black pepper
Instructions
- Heat oven to 375°F and coat a medium baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add 8 ounces diced chicken, ensuring each piece gets golden edges.
- Toss 4 ounces sliced mushrooms and 1 medium zucchini into the skillet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Sauté until chicken turns completely opaque and vegetables soften.
- Whisk 2 large beaten eggs in a mixing bowl. Fold in 2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend and ½ cup sour cream.
- Add cooked chicken and vegetables to the cheese mixture. Incorporate 2 teaspoons dried basil and sliced green onions thoroughly.
- Transfer entire mixture to prepared baking dish, spreading evenly with a spatula.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the top turns golden brown and center appears firm when gently shaken.
- Remove from oven and let rest 5 minutes before serving to allow casserole to set completely.
Notes
- Slice zucchini and mushrooms evenly for consistent cooking and texture throughout the bake.
- For a lighter version, swap sour cream with Greek yogurt and use reduced-fat cheese.
- Ensure chicken is completely cooked before mixing with other ingredients, checking internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Fresh herbs like parsley or thyme can replace dried basil for a brighter flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 702 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 840 mg
- Fat: 53 g
- Saturated Fat: 27 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 46 g
- Cholesterol: 365 mg