Here’s a delicious, cozy recipe for Chicken Zucchini Casserole with Stuffing — creamy, cheesy, and perfect for a family dinner!
Chicken Zucchini Casserole with Stuffing
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40–45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 6–8
Ingredients:
- 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 3 cups zucchini, diced (about 2–3 medium zucchinis)
- 1 (6 oz) box stuffing mix (like Stove Top)
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
- ½ cup chicken broth (optional, for extra moisture)
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare Stuffing:
- In a medium bowl, mix the stuffing with the melted butter.
- (If you like softer stuffing, add ½ cup chicken broth too.)
- Mix Casserole:
- In a large bowl, stir together the chicken, zucchini, onion, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and cheddar cheese.
- Assemble:
- Spread half of the buttery stuffing mixture into the bottom of the baking dish.
- Spoon the chicken and zucchini mixture over the stuffing layer.
- Top evenly with the remaining stuffing.
- Bake:
- Bake uncovered for 40–45 minutes, until bubbly and golden on top.
- Serve:
- Let it cool slightly, then dig in!
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Tips:
- Precook the zucchini a little if you prefer a softer texture (sauté for 2–3 minutes).
- Add mushrooms or bell peppers for extra veggies.
- Make it ahead: Assemble and refrigerate (uncooked) up to 24 hours before baking.
Chicken Zucchini Casserole with Stuffing
Servings
8
servingsPrep time
15
minutesCooking time
40
minutesIngredients
3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
3 cups zucchini, diced (about 2–3 medium zucchinis)
1 (6 oz) box stuffing mix (like Stove Top)
1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
½ cup sour cream
1 small onion, finely diced
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
4 tablespoons butter, melted
½ cup chicken broth (optional, for extra moisture)
Directions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare Stuffing: In a medium bowl, mix the stuffing with the melted butter.
- (If you like softer stuffing, add ½ cup chicken broth too.)
- Mix Casserole: In a large bowl, stir together the chicken, zucchini, onion, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and cheddar cheese.
- Assemble: Spread half of the buttery stuffing mixture into the bottom of the baking dish.
- Spoon the chicken and zucchini mixture over the stuffing layer.
- Top evenly with the remaining stuffing.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 40–45 minutes, until bubbly and golden on top.
- Serve: Let it cool slightly, then dig in!
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
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