Description
Savor the delightful Chicken Zucchini Casserole that combines tender chicken, fresh zucchini, and cheesy goodness—perfect for a quick dinner or a comforting meal at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1 medium zucchini, chopped
- 1 medium yellow squash, chopped
- 1/2 medium sweet yellow onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup prepared pesto
- 4 oz parmesan cheese
- 4 oz mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375˚F.
- Chop the zucchini, squash, and onion, and combine them in a bowl.
- In a large casserole dish, arrange the chicken in a single layer and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Layer the vegetables on top, followed by dollops of pesto. Optionally, add cheese now for a crispy texture or wait until the last 10 minutes for gooey cheese.
- Bake in the oven on the middle rack for 35-45 minutes, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165˚F. If browning too quickly, cover loosely with foil.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
For quicker cooking, consider cutting the chicken into smaller pieces or using chicken tenderloins.
The cheese can be added earlier or later, depending on your preferred texture—crispy or gooey.
Feel free to add other vegetables for more flavor and nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 125mg