Description
This creamy Chicken Zucchini Casserole is the ultimate comfort food. It’s packed with juicy chicken, tender zucchini, and pasta or potatoes—all baked in a rich, cheesy sauce and topped with golden, buttery breadcrumbs. Easy to prep and deliciously satisfying, this dish is a perfect weeknight dinner or make-ahead favorite.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked chicken, diced
2 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
2 cups cooked pasta (like shells or penne) or 2 cups baby potatoes, halved and boiled
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
1 cup sour cream
1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon paprika (optional)
1 cup breadcrumbs
3 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
2. Season diced chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Sauté in a skillet over medium heat until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
3. Slice zucchini into thin rounds. Optional: sauté briefly to reduce moisture.
4. Cook pasta until al dente or boil baby potatoes until fork-tender. Drain well.
5. In a large bowl, mix cream of chicken soup, sour cream, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and paprika (if using).
6. In the prepared dish, layer chicken, zucchini, and pasta or potatoes. Pour sauce over and gently stir to coat.
7. Mix breadcrumbs with melted butter and sprinkle evenly over the top.
8. Bake for 25–30 minutes, until golden and bubbly. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Lightly sautéing the zucchini helps prevent a watery casserole.
For best texture, add breadcrumbs right before baking.
This dish is freezer-friendly—assemble ahead and bake fresh when ready.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: chicken casserole, zucchini, creamy chicken bake