Description
Savor the flavors of Chicken Zucchini Casserole, a simple and delicious dish packed with tender chicken, fresh zucchini, and flavorful pesto. Perfect for a quick and healthy dinner!
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 pesto, prepared
- 4 oz parmesan cheese
- 4 oz mozzarella
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375˚F.
- Chop the zucchini, squash, and onion, then combine them.
- In a large casserole dish, place the chicken in a flat single layer; season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Layer the vegetables on top, followed by dollops of pesto. You can either sprinkle cheese now for a crispy top or add it 10 minutes before cooking is complete for a gooey finish.
- Bake on the middle rack for 35-45 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165˚F. If it begins to brown too much, cover loosely with foil until fully cooked. Cutting the chicken into pieces or using tenderloins can speed up the cooking process.
- Serve hot and enjoy.
Notes
Feel free to add other vegetables to suit your taste.
Using tenderloins can cook the dish a bit faster than whole breasts.
Adjust cooking time based on thickness of chicken pieces.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg