Description
Chicken Zucchini Casserole is a one-pan weeknight winner that blends tender shredded chicken, sliced zucchini, and melty mozzarella under a bright marinara glaze. This healthy, low-carb bake is quick to assemble, protein-packed, and irresistibly comforting. Perfect for busy families, it bakes in 40 minutes total and serves 4, delivering Italian-seasoned flavor with minimal cleanup, cozy textures, and a family-friendly cheesy finish. It’s meal-prep friendly and freezer-safe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 2 medium zucchini, sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Salt, to taste
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add onion and cook 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds.
- Add zucchini and sauté 3–4 minutes until slightly tender.
- In a large bowl, combine chicken, marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Spread zucchini mixture into the baking dish.
- Top with chicken mixture and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan over the top.
- Bake 20–25 minutes until bubbly and lightly golden.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for quicker prep.
- For gluten-free, ensure marinara is gluten-free.
- Leftovers refrigerate well for 3–4 days.
- Swap mozzarella for a cheese blend if desired.
- Stir in mushrooms or peppers for variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/4 casserole)
- Calories: Not provided
- Sugar: Not provided
- Sodium: Not provided
- Fat: Not provided
- Saturated Fat: Not provided
- Unsaturated Fat: Not provided
- Trans Fat: Not provided
- Carbohydrates: Not provided
- Fiber: Not provided
- Protein: Not provided
- Cholesterol: Not provided
Keywords: Chicken Zucchini Casserole, one-pan chicken, zucchini recipe, weeknight dinner, cheesy casserole, low-carb dinner, Italian-American, healthy chicken dish, family-friendly dinner