Chicken Zucchini Casserole

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4.7

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    50 mins

  • Servings

    4 Servings

  • Calories

    386 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    American

Chicken Zucchini Casserole

This Chicken Zucchini Casserole is full of fresh, healthy flavors and can be prepped and in the oven in as little as 10 minutes!  Since you make the entire thing in one dish, it is both simple to make and clean up!  It is the dinner trifecta of easy, healthy and delicious.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 3-4 boneless skinless, chicken breasts (about 2 lbs)
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 medium zucchini
  • 1 medium yellow squash
  • 1/2 medium sweet yellow onion
  • 1/2 cup pesto prepared
  • 4 oz Parmesan Cheese
  • 4 oz mozzarella
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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375˚F.
  2. Chop the zucchini, squash, and onion and combine.
  3. In a large casserole dish, lay the chicken in a flat single layer and season it with the salt, pepper and garlic powder.  Next layer the veggies on and then dollop the pesto over the veggies, then top with the cheeses.
  4. Bake on the middle rack for 35-45 minutes or until chicken is cooked through, 165˚F internal temp. If it starts to brown more than desired, loosely cover with foil until it is done cooking.
  5. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

  • Substitutions:
  • How to Store: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for 3-4 days in the refrigerator or in the freezer for up to a month.
  • How to Freeze: You can easily freeze this meal before or after cooking. Read the freezer section in the post for full instructions. 
  • You can easily freeze this meal before or after cooking. Read the freezer section in the post for full instructions. 
  • How to Reheat: This can be reheated in the microwave in 30 second increments. 
  • Dietary Considerations: This recipe is naturally
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  • You can cut the chicken in half, chunks, or use chicken tenderloins in lieu of full chicken breasts to make serving easier. Cooking time may be reduced.
  • Gluten free (verify on individual brands used)
  • Low carb
  • Friendly for low carb and keto diets

Nutrition Information

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Serving 6servings Calories 386kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 44g (88%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 0g Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 102mg (34%) Sodium 755mg (31%) Potassium 0mg (0%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 0IU (0%) Vitamin C 0mg (0%) Calcium 0mg (0%) Iron 0mg (0%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 386 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 6servings
Calories 386kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 44g 88%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0%
Trans Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 102mg 34%
Sodium 755mg 31%
Potassium 0mg 0%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 0IU 0%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 0mg 0%
Iron 0mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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