Creamy Chicken and Zucchini Bake
Creamy Chicken and Zucchini Bake layers tender zucchini and carrots with juicy shredded chicken in a rich, tangy sauce. Fresh herbs lift the creamy base while melted Cheddar and a buttery panko topping create a golden, crunchy finish. Serve it for a cozy weeknight dinner or bring it to a potluck when you want a comforting, crowd-pleasing casserole.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook55 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Creamy Chicken and Zucchini Bake, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 65 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 15
- Heart Health
- 64
- Metabolic
- 24
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 40
- Performance
- 34
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all ingredients.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 3
Lightly spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray; set aside.
- 4
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
- 5
Add zucchini slices, carrots, and onion.
- 6
Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened, about 10 minutes.
- 7
Remove from the heat and set aside.
- 8
Whisk cream of chicken soup, sour cream, herbs, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl until well combined.
- 9
Fold the chicken and the cooked zucchini mixture into the cream of chicken soup mixture until everything is evenly coated.
- 10
Transfer to the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer.
- 11
Top with shredded Cheddar.
- 12
Stir panko and butter together in a small bowl until thoroughly combined.
- 13
Sprinkle evenly over the top of the casserole.
- 14
Bake in the preheated oven until the Cheddar is melted, the chicken mixture is bubbling around the edges, and the panko is golden brown, about 45 minutes.
- 15
Garnish with additional fresh herbs.
- 16
Recipe developed by Amanda Holstein.
- Calories 580.73 kcal High 29%
- Protein 32.69 g Good Source 65%
- Carbohydrate 35.59 g 13%
- Total Fat 33.24 g High 43%
- Saturated Fat 13.13 g High 66%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 122.57 mg High 41%
- Sodium 1144.52 mg High 50%
- Dietary Fiber 2.75 g Low Source 10%
- Total Sugars 6.24 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 163.08 mg Moderate 13%
- Iron 2.38 mg Moderate 13%
- Potassium 582.75 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 82.58 mcg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin C 4.73 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin D 0.07 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Creamy Chicken and Zucchini Bake is made with 13 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 5 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Carrot, Cream of Chicken Soup, and Fresh Parsley. Each serving provides about 580.73 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Creamy Chicken and Zucchini Bake made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Carrot, Cream of Chicken Soup, Fresh Parsley, Olive Oil. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Creamy Chicken and Zucchini Bake?
- About 1 hr 5 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 55 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 580.73 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Creamy Chicken and Zucchini Bake easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 16 steps.
- Is Creamy Chicken and Zucchini Bake healthy?
- Creamy Chicken and Zucchini Bake has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 580.73 calories and 32.69 g of protein, or 65% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1144.52 mg (50% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 13.13 g (66% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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