Zucchini Chicken Rice Casserole
Zucchini Chicken Rice Casserole layers tender chicken and fragrant rice with lemon-kissed zucchini for a bright, comforting bite. A duo of melty provolone and tangy feta adds richness and a salty snap, while fresh parsley and mint lift the finish. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a relaxed gathering when you want hearty flavor with a fresh twist.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Zucchini Chicken Rice Casserole, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
The same recipe scores differently against different goals, because the goal changes the calculation rather than filtering a list. Set your goal in easyChef Pro and every recipe is scored against it.
- 17
- Heart Health
- 62
- Metabolic
- 18
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 40
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees (220 degrees C).
- 3
Heat oil in an oven-safe 12-inch, deep-sided skillet over medium heat.
- 4
Add chicken and cook until it is no longer pink, about 4 minutes.
- 5
Transfer the chicken to a plate.
- 6
Add the onion to the skillet.
- 7
Cook and stir until tender, about 3 minutes.
- 8
Stir in the garlic, oregano, and crushed red pepper.
- 9
Cook until fragrant, 1 minute.
- 10
Stir in the rice.
- 11
Cook and stir for 1 minute.
- 12
Add the zucchini and salt.
- 13
Cook and stir until any excess liquid is released, 5 minutes.
- 14
Add the broth, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- 15
Bring to a boil.
- 16
Return the chicken to the skillet.
- 17
Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, 20 minutes.
- 18
Fold in the feta cheese, 1/2 cup of the provolone, 2 tablespoons of the parsley, and the mint.
- 19
If desired, transfer the mixture to a 2-quart baking dish, or leave it in the oven-safe skillet.
- 20
Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup provolone on top.
- 21
Bake until heated through and the cheese melts, 10 to 15 minutes.
- 22
Garnish with the remaining 1 tablespoon parsley.
- Calories 333.89 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 16.41 g Good Source 33%
- Carbohydrate 24.34 g 9%
- Total Fat 18.53 g High 24%
- Saturated Fat 7.61 g High 38%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 72.59 mg High 24%
- Sodium 443.32 mg Moderate 19%
- Dietary Fiber 1.63 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 1.78 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 194.77 mg Moderate 15%
- Iron 1.85 mg Moderate 10%
- Potassium 180.53 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 78.32 mcg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin C 5.71 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Zucchini Chicken Rice Casserole is made with 16 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 10 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chicken Thigh, Crumbled Feta Cheese, Dried Lemon Peel, and Dried Oregano. Each serving provides about 333.89 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Zucchini Chicken Rice Casserole made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Thigh, Crumbled Feta Cheese, Dried Lemon Peel, Dried Oregano, Fresh Mint. The full list of 16 is above.
- How long does it take to make Zucchini Chicken Rice Casserole?
- About 1 hr 10 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 333.89 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Zucchini Chicken Rice Casserole easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 16 ingredients and 22 steps.
- Is Zucchini Chicken Rice Casserole healthy?
- Zucchini Chicken Rice Casserole has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 333.89 calories and 16.41 g of protein, or 33% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 443.32 mg (19% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 7.61 g (38% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Garlic 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.
How easyChef Pro scores recipes and products
easyChef Pro analyzes up to 41 nutrients using data sourced from USDA and other verified food databases. Its scoring method uses the nutrients relevant to nutrition quality, calorie density, processing level, and your selected health goal. Recipes and food products get a health score from 0 to 100, calculated using consistent rules instead of being estimated by AI. The same nutrition data, serving size and health goal will produce the same result.
The calculation evaluates nutrients, calorie density, processing level, and how well the food supports your selected health goal. Protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals and other beneficial nutrients can strengthen the score. High amounts of sodium, saturated fat, added sugar and other nutrients may lower it.
Your health goal also matters. easyChef Pro evaluates recipes and products across six health areas and adjusts their importance for your selected goal. This means the same food may be a better fit for one health goal than another.
For recipes, changing an ingredient, quantity or serving size changes the nutrition and may change the score. Remix the recipe in easyChef Pro to calculate fresh nutrition and scores for the version you actually make. Product scores are based on the nutrition and serving information associated with that specific product.
Score a recipe free, no app required