Description
This Chicken Zucchini Casserole is a comforting and easy-to-make dish combining tender chopped zucchini, shredded cooked chicken, and creamy cheeses. Seasoned with garlic and onion powders and baked until bubbly and golden, it makes a perfect weeknight dinner that can be customized with additional vegetables or starches.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchini, chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken or chopped
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Cheese Topping
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with oil or 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 black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Assemble Casserole: Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly to form a uniform layer.
- Add Cheese Topping: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheeses evenly over the top of the casserole mixture.
- Bake Covered: Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. This allows the ingredients to heat through and the flavors to meld.
- Bake Uncovered: Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese topping is golden brown and bubbly.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before serving to allow it to set for easier slicing and enhanced flavors.
Notes
- Use pre-cooked chicken such as rotisserie chicken to ensure the casserole heats through without needing long bake time to cook raw chicken.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers, mushrooms, or spinach to enhance nutrition and flavor.
- Cooked rice or pasta can be mixed in to create a more filling, well-rounded meal.
- For extra flavor, consider 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 serving (1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
