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Cheesy chicken zucchini bake topped with melted cheese and herbs
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Cheesy Chicken Zucchini Bake

Creamy, juicy, and utterly comforting, this Cheesy Chicken Zucchini Bake is a one-dish meal that makes weeknights feel special without any fuss.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Easy
Servings: 4 servings

Equipment

  • Baking Dish
  • Mixing Bowl

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 2 medium zucchinis, diced
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Cooking spray or butter for greasing

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the shredded chicken, diced zucchini, chopped red bell pepper, diced onion, and minced garlic.
  • Stir in the sour cream, mayonnaise, dried basil, salt, and black pepper until everything is well coated.
  • Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
  • Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella evenly over the top, then follow with the grated Parmesan.
  • Bake uncovered in the preheated oven until bubbly and golden on top, about 25–30 minutes.
  • Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

For best texture, reheat individual portions in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 15–20 minutes until warmed through.