Best 6 Chicken And Zucchini Casserole Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary symphony of flavors with our delectable Chicken and Zucchini Casserole recipes, where juicy chicken and tender zucchini harmonize in a comforting casserole dish. These recipes cater to diverse dietary preferences, offering classic, low-carb, and gluten-free variations. The classic recipe promises a hearty and flavorful casserole, while the low-carb version caters to those seeking a healthier alternative with reduced carbohydrates. For those with gluten sensitivities, the gluten-free recipe ensures a delightful casserole experience without compromising on taste. Each recipe is carefully crafted with a symphony of seasonings, ensuring a tantalizing casserole that will delight your palate and satisfy your cravings.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

ZUCCHINI CHICKEN AND STUFFING CASSEROLE



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I have made this casserole many times in the past, it is one of my family's favorite zucchini recipes, it is so good!

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

7 cups zucchini, diced and unpeeled
1 onion, diced
water
1 1/4 cups shredded carrots (squeeze out any moisture with hands)
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of chicken soup (undiluted)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (or to taste)
salt and pepper (optional)
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
3 chicken breasts, cooked and chopped into 1-inch pieces (can use leftover turkey also)
1/2 cup butter
1 (6 ounce) package chicken flavor stuffing mix (I use Stove Top Stuffing mix for this)
2 cups grated cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
  • In a medium saucepan, combine zucchini and onion, add in water just to cover, and bring to a boil.
  • Boil for 5 minutes; drain and cool.
  • In a large bowl, combine shredded carrots, undiluted soup, sour cream and garlic powder, salt and pepper (to taste if using) mix well to combine.
  • Add in cooled zucchini/onion mixture and cooked, cubed chicken; mix to combine.
  • Spread into prepared baking dish.
  • For the topping: In a medium microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter in the microwave.
  • Add in the stuffing mix (with seasoning pack) toss well.
  • Sprinkle over the top of the casserole.
  • Top with cheese.
  • Bake for 1 hour, or until golden brown.
  • Delicious!

DOTTIE'S ZUCCHINI, CHICKEN, AND RICE CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Dottie's Zucchini, Chicken, and Rice Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by janem123

Categories     Rice

Time 1h15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
2 cups onions, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
3 cups zucchini, diced
2 cups mushrooms, sliced
3 cups cooked chicken, diced
1 cup white rice or 1 cup brown rice, uncooked
2 1/2 cups chicken broth or 2 1/2 cups water
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
salt and pepper
2 cups tomatoes, chopped
1/2 teaspoon chili powder

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350*.
  • Heat 3 tablespoons of the oil in a large sautee pan and saute 1 cup of the onions with the garlic for 2 minutes.
  • Add the zucchini and mushrooms and saute for 3 minutes more.
  • Combine the vegtables with the cooked chicken, rice, broth, spices, and cheese. Mix and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Place mixture in a greased 9 x 13 baking dish.
  • Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil and saute the remaining cup of onions for 3 minutes, then add the tomatoes and chili powder. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Spoon the topping over the rice and chicken mixture.
  • Bake for 1 hour.

CHICKEN AND YELLOW & ZUCCHINI SQUASH CASSEROLE WITH ROSEMARY



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This light and quick chicken fricassee creates a savory and wholesome dish. The ingredients can be prepared up to 2 hours in advance, then cooked with the chicken 20 to 25 minutes before serving.

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Whole Chicken

Time 1h12m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 baby chickens, 1 pound each halved
salt
cayenne pepper
sugar
5 tablespoons olive oil
16 garlic cloves, peeled
1/2 lb yellow squash, cut into 1/2 inch slices
1/2 lb zucchini, cut into 1/2 inch slices
1 bay leaf
1 sprig fresh rosemary
1/2 lime, zest of, cut in julienne (match stick size)
1 lime, juice of
2 cups plum tomatoes, cut into 1/2 inch slices
1/4 cup chicken stock or 1/4 cup water

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
  • Season the chicken with salt, cayenne pepper, and a pinch of sugar.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large roasting pan over high heat.
  • Add the chickens, skin side down, and saute until golden, about 4 to 6 minutes.
  • Turn them over and add the garlic, squash and zucchini slices, bay leaf, rosemary, lime zest, and salt.
  • Drizzle 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over the casserole and carefully toss.
  • Place the pan in the oven and roast for 15 to 20 minutes, tossing 2 or 3 times.
  • Place the tomato slices in a bowl.
  • Season with salt, a pinch of cayenne pepper and sugar.
  • Toss them in 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and the lime juice and spread them over the chicken-squash casserole.
  • Cook for 5 to 7 minutes more.
  • Discard the bay leaf and rosemary sprigs, transfer the chicken and garnish to a large serving platter, and keep warm.
  • Add the stock or water to the pan drippings and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes over medium heat.
  • Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil, mix well, and strain the sauce.
  • Place the chickens on a platter.
  • Arrange the vegetables over them.
  • Spoon the sauce evenly over the warm dish.

CHICKEN AND ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE WITH SOUR CREAM SAUCE RECIPE - (3.9/5)



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Provided by á-48467

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 ounces chicken breast, chopped into bite sized pieces
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1 cup onion, diced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 tablespoon rosemary, finely minced
3 cups zucchini, chopped into small pieces
1/4 cup low sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3/4 cup light sour cream
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1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
1 1/2 cup quinoa small pasta shells, cooked and drained (or small flour pasta shells)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. 2. Spray an 8" square baking dish with cooking spray. 3. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.Then add onion and cook for 5 minutes until softened, then add garlic, rosemary, chicken and zucchini. Cook for another 5 minutes until chicken is cooked through. 4. Combine chicken and zucchini mixture with remaining ingredients, including pasta. Spread in a baking dish bake for 20 minutes until dish is heated through and the cheese is melted.

CHICKEN, RICE AND ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE RECIPE - (4.1/5)



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Provided by Katecooks

Number Of Ingredients 14

Cooking spray
1 cup chopped onion
1 (8-ounce) bone-in chicken breast half, skinned
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided
1 (14-ounce) can fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon butter
1 (8-ounce) zucchini, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
1 (8-ounce) yellow squash, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
2 cups cooked long-grain white rice
1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups 2% reduced-fat milk
1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated fresh pecorino Romano cheese, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350°. 2. Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Lightly coat pan with cooking spray. Add onion to pan; sauté 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle chicken with 1/4 teaspoon pepper; add chicken, meaty side down, to pan. Cook 6 minutes or until browned; turn chicken over. Add broth to pan. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 15 minutes or until chicken is done. Remove chicken from pan, reserving broth in pan. Let chicken stand 10 minutes. Remove chicken from bones; shred. Discard bones. Place chicken in a large bowl. 3. Bring broth to a boil; cook, uncovered, until reduced to 1/2 cup (about 10 minutes). Add broth mixture to chicken. Melt butter in pan over medium-high heat. Add squash to pan; sauté 3 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring frequently. Add squash mixture, rice, and minced rosemary to the chicken mixture, and toss gently to combine. 4. Place flour in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Gradually add milk, stirring until smooth; bring to a boil. Cook 1 minute or until thick, stirring constantly with a whisk. Remove from heat; let stand 30 seconds. Add 1/4 cup cheese; stir with a whisk until smooth. Add remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper, milk mixture, and salt to chicken mixture; stir to combine. Spoon chicken mixture into a broiler-safe 8-inch ceramic baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup cheese over rice mixture; bake at 350° for 20 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Remove casserole from oven. 5. Preheat broiler. 6. Broil casserole 5 minutes or until golden.

CHICKEN AND ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE



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This is real family pleaser and so easy to prepare.Great for company and can use any leftover cooked turkey or chicken. Try other vegetables too like broccoli, or peas or mixed vegetables.

Provided by Pat Duran

Categories     Casseroles

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 c sliced zucchini, sliced or chunked
3 or 4 medium chicken tenders
1/2 c chopped sweet onion
1/2 c chicken broth
5 oz box rice-a-roni chicken and garlic
1 c dairy sour cream
1 c cheddar cheese, shredded
1/4 c grated, parmesan cheese,divided
1/4 c seasoned italian bread crumbs
2 large eggs, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 350^. Use cooking spray in a 9x13-inch baking pan, set aside. Make rice-a roni according to package directions,set aside.
  • 2. In a Dutch oven combine the zucchini, onion, chicken tenders and chicken broth, bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove chicken pieces to cutting board. Drain remaining ingredients; and gently partially mash ingredients in pan. (can save drained liquid for freezer to use when you make soup.)
  • 3. Chop chicken into small pieces. Combine the rice mixture,chicken pieces and the zucchini mixture in the Dutch oven. Add in the sour cream, cheddar cheese, and 2 Tablespoons of the Parmesan, breadcrumbs and eggs; stir gently to blend.
  • 4. Spoon mixture into prepared baking pan and sprinkle top with the remaining Parmesan. Bake for about 30 minutes until bubbly and golden.

Tips:

  • Choose the right chicken: Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs work best in this casserole. You can also use a combination of both.
  • Use fresh zucchini: Fresh zucchini has a better flavor and texture than frozen zucchini. If you're using frozen zucchini, thaw it completely before adding it to the casserole.
  • Season the chicken and zucchini well: Don't be afraid to season the chicken and zucchini generously. This will help to bring out their flavor.
  • Don't overcook the casserole: The chicken and zucchini should be cooked through, but not overcooked. Overcooked chicken and zucchini will be tough and dry.
  • Serve the casserole immediately: This casserole is best served immediately after it's cooked. The flavors will meld together and the casserole will be at its best.

Conclusion:

This chicken and zucchini casserole is a quick, easy, and delicious meal that's perfect for busy weeknights. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The chicken is tender and juicy, the zucchini is flavorful and tender, and the sauce is creamy and cheesy. This casserole is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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