Chicken Zucchini Casserole

Health score
7%
Chicken Zucchini Casserole
65 min.
6
490kcal

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Looking for a delicious and versatile dish that can serve as a side, lunch, main course, or main dish? Look no further than this mouthwatering Chicken Zucchini Casserole! This casserole is not only packed with flavor, but it's also a breeze to prepare, taking only about an hour and 5 minutes from start to finish. Each serving comes in at a reasonable 490 calories, making it a great option for those watching their waistline.

This recipe calls for a tantalizing mix of ingredients, including melted butter, shredded carrot, condensed cream of chicken soup, cubed cooked chicken breast, chopped onion, sour cream, stuffing mix, and diced zucchini. The result is a hearty and satisfying meal that's sure to please even the pickiest eaters.

To make this dish, you'll need just a few simple pieces of equipment: a large bowl, an oven, and a baking pan. The steps are straightforward, involving a bit of mixing, layering, and baking. The end result is a golden brown casserole with a savory topping and a deliciously creamy interior.

Whether you're feeding a small family, hosting a dinner party, or just looking for a new way to enjoy your favorite ingredients, this Chicken Zucchini Casserole is sure to hit the spot. With a perfect balance of protein, fat, and carbs, it's a nutritious option that won't leave you feeling weighed down. So why not give it a try tonight? Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • 0.8 cup butter melted
  • medium carrots shredded
  • 10 ounces cream of chicken soup undiluted canned
  • cups chicken breast strips/pre-cooked/chopped cubed cooked
  • 0.5 cup onion chopped
  • 0.5 cup cream sour
  • ounces bread stuffing mix 
  • cups zucchini diced

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine stuffing mix and butter. Set aside 1/2 cup for topping.
  2. Add the zucchini, chicken, soup, carrot, onion and sour cream to the remaining stuffing mixture.
  3. Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish.
  4. Sprinkle with reserved stuffing mixture.
  5. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts

Calories490kcal
Protein16.58%
Fat59.04%
Carbs24.38%

Properties

Glycemic Index
30.31
Glycemic Load
2.26
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
16.158695907696%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
0.67mg
Kaempferol
0.11mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
3.14mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:490.39kcal
24.52%
Fat:32.32g
49.73%
Saturated Fat:18.09g
113.09%
Carbohydrates:30.04g
10.01%
Net Carbohydrates:28g
10.18%
Sugar:5.87g
6.52%
Cholesterol:116.04mg
38.68%
Sodium:965.43mg
41.98%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:20.42g
40.84%
Vitamin A:2747.57IU
54.95%
Vitamin B3:8.64mg
43.22%
Selenium:28.58µg
40.83%
Vitamin B6:0.46mg
23.14%
Phosphorus:213.38mg
21.34%
Folate:71.79µg
17.95%
Manganese:0.35mg
17.6%
Vitamin B2:0.3mg
17.59%
Vitamin B1:0.25mg
16.92%
Vitamin C:12.9mg
15.64%
Iron:2.37mg
13.18%
Potassium:456.95mg
13.06%
Magnesium:42.96mg
10.74%
Copper:0.2mg
9.85%
Vitamin B5:0.92mg
9.2%
Vitamin E:1.36mg
9.09%
Calcium:83.62mg
8.36%
Vitamin K:8.72µg
8.31%
Fiber:2.04g
8.15%
Zinc:1.2mg
8.01%
Vitamin B12:0.25µg
4.21%