Chicken Zucchini Casserole Recipe
This comforting Chicken Zucchini Casserole features tender chicken and fresh zucchini enveloped in a creamy sauce, making it an ideal dish for weeknight meals or family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 medium zucchinis, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté chopped onions and minced garlic until fragrant (about 2 minutes). Add diced zucchini and cook until slightly softened (about 5 minutes). Season with salt and pepper.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Layer the sautéed zucchini mixture in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Place seasoned chicken breasts on top and pour cream of mushroom soup over everything.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheeses over the casserole. Finally, scatter panko breadcrumbs on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 30–35 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of at least 165°F (74°C) and breadcrumbs are golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg