Description
Comfort meets nutrition in this hearty Chicken Zucchini Casserole, blending tender chicken, garden-fresh zucchini, and creamy cheese into a satisfying one-pan meal. Families will savor each cheesy, herb-infused bite that brings wholesome ingredients together in pure culinary harmony.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and diced into small pieces
- 4 zucchini, diced (about 4–5 cups of bite-size pieces)
- 6 ounces (170 grams) boxed stuffing mix (such as Stove Top)
Dairy and Sauce Components:
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) butter, melted
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) shredded mozzarella cheese, optional
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) sour cream
- 10 1/2 ounces (298 grams) canned cream of chicken soup (1 can)
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 onion, diced
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350°F, preparing a greased 9×13-inch baking dish for a hearty casserole creation.
- Combine stuffing mix with melted butter in a spacious mixing bowl, carefully reserving ½ cup for a crispy topping later.
- Fold diced zucchini, shredded chicken, cheese, cream of chicken soup, diced onion, and sour cream into the main stuffing mixture, ensuring thorough and even integration of all ingredients.
- Distribute the blended mixture uniformly across the prepared baking dish, creating a smooth, consistent layer.
- Generously scatter the reserved stuffing mixture over the top, creating a textured and golden-brown crust.
- Slide the casserole into the preheated oven, baking uncovered for 40-50 minutes until the surface turns a rich golden brown and edges become visibly bubbly.
Notes
- Use low-sodium cream of chicken soup to control salt intake and make the dish healthier for those watching sodium levels.
- Replace sour cream with Greek yogurt for a protein-packed, lower-fat alternative that maintains creamy texture.
- Swap chicken with plant-based protein like tofu or chickpeas to create a vegetarian version of this comforting casserole.
- Toast the reserved stuffing mix briefly before sprinkling on top to enhance its nutty flavor and crunchiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg