Description
Rotisserie Chicken Zucchini Casserole brings comfort straight to your dinner table with minimal effort and maximum flavor. Creamy, cheesy goodness meets tender chicken and garden-fresh zucchini in this simple weeknight crowd-pleaser that comes together faster than you can order takeout.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded
- 3 medium zucchinis, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
Cheese and Dairy:
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- ½ cup ricotta cheese
Seasonings and Extras:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Crank your oven to 375°F and coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Toss in 3 thinly sliced zucchinis and sauté for exactly 5 minutes until they soften slightly.
- Mince 2 garlic cloves and sprinkle them into the skillet, cooking for an additional 60 seconds.
- Grab a large mixing bowl and combine 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken, the sautéed zucchini, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, and all three cheeses.
- Season the mixture with 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, plus salt and pepper to your taste preferences.
- Transfer the entire blend into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly across the surface.
- Slide the casserole into the preheated 375°F oven and bake uncovered for 28 minutes, watching for golden cheese edges and complete melting.
- Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 5 minutes to set and cool slightly.
- Optional: Sprinkle some fresh chopped basil on top before serving for a bright herbal touch.
Notes
- Slice zucchini thinly and evenly to ensure consistent cooking and prevent soggy texture in the casserole.
- Use rotisserie chicken for maximum flavor and convenience, but leftover grilled or roasted chicken works equally well.
- For a low-carb version, replace ricotta with Greek yogurt and add extra herbs for brightness.
- Fresh mozzarella creates a creamier result compared to pre-shredded cheese, so swap if available.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 308 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 510 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg