Cheesy Chicken Zucchini Bake: A Comforting Delight!
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A comforting and creamy cheesy chicken zucchini bake that is both delicious and easy to prepare.
- Author: Caroline Jones
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Total Time: 45 min
- Yield: 4–6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
- 3 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
- 2 medium zucchinis, thinly sliced
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1 cup shredded cheddar
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan
- 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Prep aroma base — Sauté onion & garlic till fragrant.
- Mix filling — Combine chicken, aromatics, sour cream, thyme, pepper, salt, and half the cheeses.
- Layer — Add half mixture to the dish, add zucchini slices, then remaining mixture.
- Cheese top — Add remaining mozzarella, cheddar & parmesan.
- Bake — 375°F (190°C) for 25–30 min until golden & bubbly.
- Garnish — Sprinkle parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use light cheese & sour cream to reduce calories.
- Substitute chicken with chickpeas for vegetarian version.
- Slice zucchini thin for perfect tenderness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg