Description
A comforting and cheesy casserole featuring tender chicken, fresh zucchini, and a creamy herb sauce, baked to a golden and bubbly perfection. This easy-to-make Chicken Zucchini Bake is perfect for a hearty weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Chicken and Vegetables
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 3 medium zucchini, sliced into rounds
Cheese and Dairy
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
Other Ingredients
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the casserole.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish thoroughly to prevent sticking and ease serving.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the cooked chicken, sliced zucchini, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and half of the shredded mozzarella cheese until evenly combined.
- Transfer to Dish: Pour and spread the chicken and zucchini mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Add Cheese Topping: Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese and the grated Parmesan evenly over the top of the mixture.
- Prepare Breadcrumb Topping: Mix the breadcrumbs with the melted butter until well combined, then sprinkle this mixture evenly over the cheese layer.
- Bake: Place the casserole in the oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the top is golden brown.
- Rest Before Serving: Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 5 minutes to set before serving.
Notes
- Pat the zucchini slices dry before mixing them in to reduce excess moisture and prevent a watery casserole.
- Using rotisserie chicken is a great shortcut and adds extra flavor to this dish.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
