Description
A comforting and hearty chicken zucchini casserole made with tender chicken, fresh zucchini, savory stuffing mix, and a creamy sauce. Perfect for a family dinner.
Ingredients
4 cups zucchini, chopped
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or cubed
1 box (6 oz) stuffing mix
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
3. In a large skillet, sauté chopped zucchini and onion over medium heat until just tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
4. In a large bowl, mix the cooked chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
5. Fold in the sautéed zucchini and onion.
6. In a separate bowl, combine stuffing mix with melted butter.
7. Spread half of the stuffing mixture in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
8. Top with the chicken and zucchini mixture.
9. Sprinkle the remaining stuffing over the top.
10. If using, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top.
11. Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes, or until hot and bubbly and the top is golden brown.
12. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a pinch of thyme or Italian seasoning to the chicken mixture.
You can use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
To lighten the dish, use low-fat sour cream and reduced-sodium soup.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American