Zucchini Chicken Casserole

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This zucchini chicken casserole is creamy and herbaceous, packed with fresh fork-tender vegetables and shredded chicken breast. The herbs make this dish feel light and fresh, while the cheese on top forms a golden-brown melty crust. This casserole is delicious for a weeknight dinner.

Zucchini Chicken Casserole garnished with fresh herbs on a plate with a fork
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
55 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 2 (8 ounce) zucchini, thinly sliced

  • 2 large peeled carrots, chopped

  • 1 cup chopped yellow onion

  • 2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup (such as Campbell’s®)

  • 1 cup sour cream

  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley, tarragon, and basil, plus more for garnish

  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • 4 cups shredded rotisserie chicken breasts

  • 4 ounces Cheddar cheese, shredded

  • 1 1/4 cups panko breadcrumbs (Japanese-style breadcrumbs)

  • 2 1/2 tablespoons salted butter, melted

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray; set aside.

    Zucchini Chicken Casserole ingredients on a counter

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  2. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add zucchini slices, carrots, and onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat, and set aside.

    Carrots, onions and zucchini in a pan on a burner

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  3. Whisk together cream of chicken soup, sour cream, herbs, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl until evenly combined. Fold chicken and cooked zucchini mixture into cream of chicken soup mixture until evenly coated. Transfer to prepared baking dish, spreading into an even layer. Top with shredded Cheddar.

    Vegetables, chicken, sauce and cheese in a baking dish

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  4. Stir panko and butter together in a small bowl until fully combined. Sprinkle evenly over top of casserole.

    Zucchini Chicken Casserole ingredients topped with breadcrumbs in a baking dish

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  5. Bake in the preheated oven until Cheddar is melted, chicken mixture is bubbling around edges, and panko is golden brown, about 45 minutes. Garnish with additional fresh herbs.

    Baked Zucchini Chicken Casserole in a baking dish

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

480 Calories
27g Fat
21g Carbs
39g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 480
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 27g 35%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Cholesterol 151mg 50%
Sodium 941mg 41%
Total Carbohydrate 21g 8%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 39g 78%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 205mg 16%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 660mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.