Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Chicken Zucchini Casserole Recipe, designed to satisfy your family’s cravings. This hearty casserole features tender chicken and fresh zucchini enveloped in a creamy sauce, topped with savory stuffing for a delightful crunch. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this dish is not only easy to prepare but also a fantastic option for meal prep—great for leftovers throughout the week. With its rich flavors and inviting textures, everyone will be coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 ounces boxed stuffing mix
- ½ cup butter (melted)
- 4 medium zucchini (diced)
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cooked and diced)
- 10 ½ ounces canned cream of chicken soup
- ½ onion (diced)
- ½ cup sour cream
- Optional: ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- In a large bowl, mix the boxed stuffing mix with melted butter and set aside half for topping.
- Combine the remaining stuffing mixture with diced zucchini, cooked chicken, optional cheese, cream of chicken soup, diced onion, and sour cream. Mix until well combined.
- Spread the mixture evenly in a greased 9 x 13 inch glass baking pan.
- Sprinkle the reserved stuffing on top and bake uncovered for about 40-50 minutes or until golden brown.
- Enhance flavors with spices like garlic powder or Italian seasoning if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Feel free to substitute zucchini with yellow squash or other vegetables you have on hand. For a spicy kick, add red pepper flakes or jalapeños according to your taste.