Best 8 Zucchini Rice Casserole Recipes

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Calling all zucchini lovers! Get ready to embark on a culinary journey with our delightful Zucchini Rice Casserole. This delectable dish is not only a feast for the taste buds but also a clever way to incorporate more vegetables into your diet. Say goodbye to bland and boring meals and hello to a symphony of flavors and textures. Our recipe collection features a variety of Zucchini Rice Casseroles, each with its unique twist. Whether you prefer a classic comfort food experience or a modern and innovative take on this classic dish, we have something for every palate. From the traditional Zucchini Rice Casserole with its cheesy goodness to the lighter and healthier Zucchini Rice Casserole with Quinoa, we've got you covered. So, grab your aprons and let's dive into the world of zucchini and rice, creating dishes that will leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CHEESY ZUCCHINI RICE CASSEROLE



Cheesy Zucchini Rice Casserole image

Cheese is one of the major agricultural products in our area of northern California. A colleague gave me this recipe a number of years ago, and it's always a hit at potluck dinners.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup uncooked long grain rice
3 medium zucchini, cut into 1/8-inch slices
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
4 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
2 cups sour cream
2 tablespoons chopped green pepper
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 large tomato, sliced

Steps:

  • Cook rice according to package directions. In a large saucepan, cook zucchini in 1/2 in. of water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3-5 minutes or until zucchini is crisp-tender; drain and set aside. , Place rice in a greased shallow 3-qt. baking dish. Layer with chilies and 1-1/2 cups cheese. In a large bowl, combine the sour cream, green pepper, onion, parsley, salt and oregano. Spread over cheese. Layer with zucchini and tomato. Sprinkle with remaining cheese., Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until heated through and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Fat 18g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 460mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

ZUCCHINI AND RICE CASSEROLE



Zucchini and Rice Casserole image

This is a great recipe to use all that zucchini from your garden, cheesy and delicious!

Provided by Paula

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes     Rice

Time 1h20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ½ cups water
½ cup uncooked white rice
2 pounds zucchini
¼ cup butter
¼ cup vegetable oil
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
salt and pepper to taste
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup bread crumbs
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Bring water to boil, add rice. When water returns to a boil, reduce temperature to a low. Cover rice and cook until rice is tender.
  • Preheat oven's broiler. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Cut ends from zucchini and steam until tender. Reserve 2 zucchini for garnish, then dice remaining zucchini.
  • Combine butter and oil in a Dutch oven and heat until butter is melted. Add rice and diced zucchini, then saute until golden, stirring frequently. Stir in the cheeses until melted and add salt and pepper to taste. Let cool slightly, then stir in eggs quickly. Pour into a prepared baking dish and sprinkle generously with bread crumbs.
  • Slice reserved zucchini and arrange around the diced mixture. Drizzle melted butter over top.
  • Broil about 6 inches from the source of heat until lightly browned and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.6 calories, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 65.8 mg, Fat 17.5 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 263 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

DOTTIE'S ZUCCHINI, CHICKEN, AND RICE CASSEROLE



Dottie's Zucchini, Chicken, and Rice Casserole image

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.

ZUCCHINI & RICE CASSEROLE



Zucchini & Rice Casserole image

Found on the Club Mom website in 2000. This is just one more way to serve zucchini to your family. It also can be made ahead and baked -- then cover tightly and refrigerate overnight to reheat the next day (375F for 20 minutes). This makes 12 servings so feel to cut in half to fit your needs.

Provided by HokiesMom

Categories     White Rice

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 lbs zucchini, thickly shredded
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium vidalia onion, chopped
2 -4 garlic cloves, minced (based on your personal tastes)
2 tablespoons flour
2 1/2 cups low-fat milk
1/2 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
3/4 cup parmesan cheese, divided
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 cup lowfat mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425F and grease or spray a 9x13" glass baking dish.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the onion and saute until golden, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir in the garlic and shredded zucchini and cook over medium-high heat for 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until zucchini begings to wilt.
  • Sprinkle with the flour and cook, stirring until the flour is absorbed.
  • Stir in the milk, rice, 1/2 parmesan cheese, spices, mozzarella cheese, salt and pepper.
  • Remove from heat and pour into prepared casserole dish then sprinkle the top with the 1/4 cup leftover parmesan cheese.
  • Bake uncovered for 30-40 minutes or until golden and most of the liquid has evaporated.
  • Remove from the oven and let sit for 10-20 minutes before serving.

CHICKEN ZUCCHINI RICE CASSEROLE



Chicken Zucchini Rice Casserole image

This is a yummy alternative to all the chicken casseroles out there, and my kids even love it!

Provided by JoLana

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Creamy

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups boiling water
1 cup uncooked white rice
2 cubes chicken bouillon
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup thinly sliced zucchini
½ cup diced celery
½ cup diced onion
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup with roasted garlic
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 cup diced cooked chicken
½ cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 (3 ounce) can French-fried onions

Steps:

  • Bring water, rice, and chicken bouillon to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir zucchini, celery, and onion in hot oil until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir rice, cream of mushroom soup, cream of mushroom soup with roasted garlic, water chestnuts, chicken, mayonnaise, and lemon juice into vegetable mixture. Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish. Spread French-fried onions over rice mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and lightly browned, 30 to 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 368.4 calories, Carbohydrate 35.3 g, Cholesterol 15.7 mg, Fat 22 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 869 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

ZUCCHINI AND RICE CASSEROLE



Zucchini And Rice Casserole image

Provided by Craig Claiborne

Categories     dinner, lunch, casseroles, side dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups cooked brown rice (see instruction)
2 tablespoons corn, peanut or vegetable oil
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon finely minced garlic
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh marjoram or 1/2 teaspoon dried
4 cups freshly grated zucchini, about 1 1/2 pounds whole
Salt to taste, if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
2 eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup finely chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Prepare rice and set aside to cool.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  • Heat oil in large skillet and add onions and garlic. Cook, stirring, until wilted. Add marjoram and zucchini. Cook, stirring, without browning, about 5 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste. Pour mixture into bowl. Beat together cottage cheese and eggs and add to zucchini mixture. Add rice, salt, pepper and chopped parsley. Blend well. There should be about 5 cups.
  • Pour mixture into 5- or 6-cup casserole. Place in oven and bake 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 190, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 22 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 527 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

RICE CASSEROLE WITH CORN, TOMATOES AND ZUCCHINI



RICE CASSEROLE WITH CORN, TOMATOES AND ZUCCHINI image

Categories     Rice     Side     Sauté     Vegetarian

Yield 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 10

Prepare 1 cup white basmati rice, set aside
1medium to small yellow onion, chopped
1 medium to small zucchini, chopped into 1/4 inch cubes
2 peeled and diced fresh tomatoes
2 ears of fresh corn or one can niblets corn
1-3 TBSP. butter
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. ground cummin seed
1/4 tsp. dried oregano leaves, crushed in the palm of your hand

Steps:

  • Prepare the rice and set aside. Saute' chopped onion and chopped zucchini in 1 TBSP of butter until just tender but not fully cooked. With a sharp knife, strip the kernals from two ears of fresh corn and add to the sauted onion and zucchini with the chopped tomatoes. Add 2-3 TBSP of butter or to taste and season with salt, pepper, cumin and oregano. Add rice and gently stir to mix. Transfer into a lightly oiled casserole dish and bake until throughly heated through. About 20 minutes.

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



Chicken, Rice and Zucchini Casserole Recipe - (4.1/5) image

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.

Tips:

  • Use fresh zucchini. Fresh zucchini has a better flavor and texture than zucchini that has been stored for a long time.
  • Grate the zucchini. Grating the zucchini makes it easier to cook and helps it to absorb the other ingredients in the casserole.
  • Use a variety of cheeses. Using a variety of cheeses gives the casserole a more complex flavor.
  • Don't overcook the casserole. Overcooking the casserole will make it dry and tough.
  • Serve the casserole hot. Zucchini rice casserole is best served hot, right out of the oven.

Conclusion:

Zucchini rice casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover zucchini. With its combination of zucchini, rice, cheese, and seasonings, this casserole is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy recipe, give zucchini rice casserole a try. You won't be disappointed!

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