A comforting, cheesy baked casserole packed with tender chicken, fresh zucchini, and creamy goodness. This easy one-pan dinner is hearty, family-friendly, and perfect for meal prep.
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 6)
🔹 Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced or chopped
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup parmesan cheese
🔹 Creamy Mixture
- 1 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 can cream of chicken soup (or homemade white sauce)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt & black pepper to taste
🔹 Optional Topping
- Breadcrumbs
- Extra cheese
- Fresh parsley
🍳 Equipment
- Baking dish
- Mixing bowl
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
🔸 Step 1: Preheat Oven
- Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F)
- Grease baking dish lightly
🔸 Step 2: Prepare Zucchini
- Slice zucchini
- Pat dry lightly with paper towel
👉 Helps avoid watery casserole
🔸 Step 3: Make Creamy Mixture
- In bowl combine:
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Cream soup
- Garlic
- Italian seasoning
- Salt & pepper
🔸 Step 4: Assemble
- Add chicken and zucchini to baking dish
- Pour creamy mixture over top
- Stir gently
🔸 Step 5: Add Cheese
- Sprinkle mozzarella and parmesan evenly
🔸 Step 6: Bake
- Bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes
✔ Cheese should be bubbly and golden
🔸 Step 7: Rest & Serve
- Let rest 5–10 minutes before serving
🍽️ Serving Ideas
- Garlic bread 🥖
- Rice or pasta 🍚🍝
- Side salad 🥗
- Roasted vegetables 🥦
💡 Pro Tips
✔ Salt zucchini lightly and pat dry for less moisture
✔ Rotisserie chicken works great
✔ Add red pepper flakes for heat
✔ Broil last 2 minutes for golden top
🔄 Variations
🥓 Bacon Ranch
Add bacon bits and ranch seasoning
🌶️ Spicy Version
Add jalapeños or chili flakes
🍄 Mushroom Chicken Bake
Add sautéed mushrooms
🧀 Extra Cheesy
Mix in cream cheese
❓ FAQs
Can I freeze it?
Yes—freeze after baking for up to 2 months.
Can I use raw chicken?
Yes, but increase baking time.
Why is my bake watery?
Zucchini may not have been dried enough.
⚖️ Approx. Nutrition (Per Serving)
- Calories: ~280–420
- Protein: ~28g
- Carbs: ~6g
- Fat: ~18g
⚖️ WW Points (Estimated)
🔹 Standard Version
👉 5–8 WW Points
🔻 Lighter Version
(Greek yogurt + reduced-fat cheese)
👉 3–5 WW Points
✅ Ultra WW-Friendly Version
(Light soup + fat-free cheese)
👉 2–4 WW Points