Description
This Easy Summer Chicken Zucchini Casserole is packed with tender chicken, fresh zucchini, creamy sauce, and melted cheese for the ultimate family-friendly comfort meal. Perfect for using garden zucchini, meal prep, busy weeknights, and healthy summer dinners, this baked chicken casserole is hearty, flavorful, and simple to make.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
- 3 medium zucchini, sliced into half-moons
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Creamy Mixture
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Cheese Topping
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Optional Topping
- ½ cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare vegetables by slicing zucchini, dicing onion, halving cherry tomatoes, and mincing garlic.
- Mix cooked chicken with zucchini, onion, tomatoes, and garlic in a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk sour cream, mayonnaise, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Combine sauce with chicken mixture and stir until fully coated.
- Transfer to baking dish and spread evenly.
- Top with mozzarella and Parmesan (add breadcrumbs if using).
- Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Rest for 5–10 minutes, then serve warm.
Notes
- Remove excess moisture from zucchini to keep the casserole from becoming watery.
- Use cooked or rotisserie chicken for a quicker and easier prep.
- Let it rest before serving so it sets nicely and holds its shape.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 35
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 servings
- Calories: 360 calories
