This baked chicken and zucchini casserole is creamy, hearty and low-carb!

Nutrition Notes

Is chicken breast healthy?

Chicken breastis the leaner part of the chicken and is a great source of protein.

Two zucchinis on a small wooden cutting board, one of them half diced up, and a red bell pepper above the cutting board in the right corner

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Does zucchini and red bell pepper add nutrition to this recipe?

Both bell peppers and zucchini will add to your nutrition bottom line and help lower your risk of disease.

Tips from the Test Kitchen

Can I use rotisserie chicken?

Ingredients for the chicken & zucchini casserole recipe

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For a rotisserie chicken, remove and discard the skin.

Carefully separate the meat from the bones and discard any cartilage.

Pull the chicken apart with your hands, dice the chicken breasts and shred the rest.

Diced red bell pepper and zucchini in a non-stick frying pan, with a bowl of diced browned chicken breast next to it

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you’re able to also use leftover roast chicken.

I don’t have whole milk.

Can I use 2% milk instead?

Chicken & Zucchini Casserole mixture in a dish, shredded cheese on the side

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The casserole will be slightly less creamy, but it won’t affect the overall flavor.

Why place the baking dish on a foil-lined baking sheet?

Placing the baking dish on a foil-lined baking sheet helps catch any liquid dripping from the casserole.

Chicken & Zucchini Casserole

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Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Add chicken to the pan; cook, stirring occasionally, until well browned, about 8 minutes.

Transfer the chicken to a medium bowl.

Transfer the zucchini mixture to the bowl with the chicken.

Add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter to the pan.

Stir in flour; cook, stirring constantly, until the flour starts to brown, about 1 minute.

Add broth and milk; bring to a boil, whisking often.

Remove from heat and add cream cheese and 3/4 cup mozzarella; stir until melted.

Stir in pepper and salt.

Drain liquid from the chicken and vegetable mixture; stir the chicken and vegetables into the cheese sauce.

Transfer to a 2-quart baking dish.

Place the dish on a foil-lined baking sheet; sprinkle the casserole with the remaining 1/2 cup cheese.

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Bake until the top is browned and the edges are bubbly, 20 to 25 minutes.

Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Let stand at room temperature while the oven preheats.

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