Description
This wholesome Chicken Zucchini Bake is a delicious, low-carb casserole featuring juicy shredded chicken, tender zucchini, roasted veggies, and a blend of melty cheeses. It’s easy to assemble, ideal for meal prep, and perfect for a cozy family dinner—healthy comfort food you’ll want on repeat!
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
Seasoning & Oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
For Serving
- Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it’s ready when the casserole is assembled.
- Prepare Vegetables: In a large bowl, toss together the sliced zucchini, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced mushrooms, and thinly sliced red onion. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until the vegetables are evenly coated.
- Add Chicken: Add the cooked shredded chicken to the seasoned vegetables. Mix well until the chicken is thoroughly combined with the veggie mixture.
- Arrange in Baking Dish: Lightly grease a baking dish. Transfer the chicken and vegetable mixture into the dish, spreading it out into an even layer.
- Add Cheese Toppings: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan evenly over the top of the casserole.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and has turned slightly golden brown.
- Garnish & Serve: Remove from the oven and let the casserole cool for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley before serving warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes to the mix.
- You can substitute rotisserie chicken for extra convenience.
- Try different cheese blends for variety—provolone or cheddar work well.
- This dish holds up well for meal prep and reheating.
- If you prefer firmer zucchini, reduce the baking time by 5 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main-course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of bake
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 80mg