4.7 from 78 votes
Chicken Zucchini Casserole
This casserole layers seasoned chicken breasts topped with a colorful mix of chopped zucchini, yellow squash, and sweet onion, enhanced with dollops of prepared pesto. A generous topping of Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses melts over the vegetables and chicken, creating a savory, cheesy crust. Baked until the chicken reaches a safe internal temperature, this dish offers a satisfying combination of tender poultry and tender roasted vegetables with the herbaceous flavor of pesto woven throughout.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings:
4
Servings
Calories:
386 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3-4 boneless skinless, chicken breasts (about 2 lbs)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1 zucchini medium
- 1 yellow squash medium
- 1/2 onion medium, sweet, yellow
- 1/2 cup pesto prepared
- 4 oz Parmesan Cheese
- 4 oz mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375˚F.
- Chop the zucchini, squash, and onion and combine.
- 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.
- 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.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
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Notes
- Leftovers keep in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or freeze up to one month.
- Freeze the casserole before or after baking; thaw properly before reheating.
- Reheat in microwave using 30-second intervals to avoid drying out.
- Chicken pieces like tenderloins or cut chunks can be used to reduce cooking time.
Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 386
% 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.