Description
This Healthy Chicken Zucchini Casserole is a quick and comforting dish that combines tender zucchini, savory chicken, and cheesy goodness, all baked to perfection in just 45 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- Butter flavored cooking spray
- 1 1/2 cups finely crushed buttery crackers
- 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter
- 2 cups chopped cooked chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds zucchini
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 3 tbsp flour
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 5 oz jar Cheddar cheese spread
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a baking dish with butter flavored cooking spray.
- In a bowl, mix the crushed crackers and melted butter until well combined, then set aside.
- In a large skillet, sauté the diced onion and minced garlic until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Add the sliced zucchini and cook for an additional 5 minutes, until slightly softened.
- Stir in the cooked chicken, followed by the flour, ensuring everything is well coated.
- Gradually pour in the milk while stirring to create a creamy mixture, and then add the cheese spread, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish and top evenly with the buttery cracker mixture.
- Bake for 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your Healthy Chicken Zucchini Casserole!
Notes
For an extra twist, add some herbs like thyme or oregano for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 335 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 590 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: Healthy Chicken Zucchini Casserole, comforting recipe, quick dinner, easy meal