Description
This Chicken Zucchini Casserole combines juicy chicken breasts with fresh zucchini, squash, and pesto for an easy, satisfying meal that everyone will love. It’s a simple, healthy dish, perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 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 prepared pesto
- 4 oz parmesan cheese
- 4 oz mozzarella
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375˚F.
- Chop the zucchini, squash, and onion and combine them in a bowl.
- Layer the chicken breasts in a large casserole dish, seasoning with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Spread the chopped veggies over the chicken, then dollop the pesto on top.
- Optionally, add the cheese now or wait until the last 10 minutes of baking for a gooey topping.
- Bake for 35-45 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165˚F, covering with foil if it browns too quickly.
- Serve hot and enjoy your meal!
Notes
For quicker cooking, consider cutting the chicken into smaller pieces or using chicken tenderloins.
Adjust the amount of cheese based on personal preference—add more for a cheesier dish!
Feel free to experiment with other vegetables or herbs to customize the casserole.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg