This zucchini chicken casserole is creamy and herbaceous, packed with fresh fork-tender vegetables and shredded chicken breast. The herbs make this dish feel light and fresh, while the cheese on top forms a golden-brown melty crust. This casserole is delicious for a weeknight dinner.

Zucchini Chicken Casserole Recipe

Prep Time::10 mins

Cook Time::55 mins

Total Time:: 1 hr 5 mins

Servings::8

Ingredients

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Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 (8 ounce) zucchini, thinly sliced

2 large peeled carrots, chopped

1 cup chopped yellow onion

2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup (such as Campbell’s®)

1 cup sour cream

2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley, tarragon, and basil, plus more for garnish

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

4 cups shredded rotisserie chicken breasts

4 ounces Cheddar cheese, shredded

1 1/4 cups panko breadcrumbs (Japanese-style breadcrumbs)

2 1/2 tablespoons salted butter, melted

Directions

Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray; set aside.

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Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add zucchini slices, carrots, and onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat, and set aside.

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Whisk together cream of chicken soup, sour cream, herbs, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl until evenly combined. Fold chicken and cooked zucchini mixture into cream of chicken soup mixture until evenly coated. Transfer to prepared baking dish, spreading into an even layer. Top with shredded Cheddar.

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Stir panko and butter together in a small bowl until fully combined. Sprinkle evenly over top of casserole.

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Bake in the preheated oven until Cheddar is melted, chicken mixture is bubbling around edges, and panko is golden brown, about 45 minutes. Garnish with additional fresh herbs.

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