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Chicken Zucchini Bake

Savory Chicken Zucchini Bake for Effortless Weeknight Dinners

Delight in this Chicken Zucchini Bake, a gluten-free casserole combining tender chicken, vibrant zucchini, and melted cheese for a quick weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Casserole
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken and Veggies
  • 2 cups Shredded Cooked Chicken can use frozen chicken, thawed before shredding
  • 2 medium Zucchini can substitute with yellow squash or broccoli
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes optional, can be omitted or replaced with bell peppers
For the Cheesy Topping
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese use low-fat cheese for a lighter option
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese can be substituted with Romano
For Cooking and Seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil coconut oil can be a substitute
  • to taste Salt adjust to taste, garlic powder can be added for extra flavor
  • to taste Pepper adjust to taste

Equipment

  • Baking Dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Gather your baking dish and ingredients.
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  2. In a spacious mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, sliced zucchini, and optional cherry tomatoes. Add cheddar and Parmesan cheese, stirring until well combined.
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  3. Drizzle a thin layer of olive oil in a 9x13 inch baking dish and coat the bottom evenly.
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  4. Spread the chicken and veggie mixture evenly across the baking dish, flattening the top gently.
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  5. Sprinkle additional grated Parmesan cheese over the mixture for a crunchy texture.
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  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the zucchini is tender and the cheese is bubbly and golden.
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  7. Allow to cool for a few minutes after baking, then garnish with fresh basil before serving.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This Chicken Zucchini Bake is ideal for meal prep and can be made ahead, chilled, and baked later for a quick evening meal.

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