Description

Enjoy a comforting bowl of Creamy Chicken Zucchini Casserole, featuring tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and a rich cheesy sauce. This simple dish is ideal for a quick family dinner or a satisfying weekday meal. Get ready to impress with its delightful flavor and easy preparation!

Ingredients

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1 tbsp avocado oil or olive oil, plus extra to grease your baking dish
2 tbsps ghee or grass-fed butter, divided
2 lbs boneless, skinless, chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized cubes
4 fresh garlic cloves, minced
2 large zucchini, cut into bite-sized cubes
1 large red bell pepper, diced
1–2 red chili peppers, seeded and chopped
2 tbsps arrowroot powder or cornstarch
1 cup chicken bone broth
2/3 cup full-fat coconut milk or grass-fed whole cow's milk
1/2 cup cream cheese, room temperature
1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
sea salt and ground pepper, to taste
a handful of freshly chopped parsley, to garnish

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Lightly grease a large baking dish with avocado oil or butter.
In a skillet over medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoon of oil and 1 tablespoon of butter.
Add chicken cubes, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 7-8 minutes until golden brown. Stir in minced garlic in the last minute.
Transfer the cooked chicken to the prepared baking dish.
In the same skillet, add zucchini, bell pepper, and chili peppers; sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Add the sautéed vegetables to the baking dish and stir to combine with the chicken.
Melt the remaining tablespoon of butter in the same skillet over low heat.
Stir in arrowroot powder or cornstarch and cook for 1 minute while stirring continuously.
Slowly add in the chicken broth and coconut milk, stirring until bubbling and smooth.
Mix in cream cheese and shredded cheese, seasoning to taste with salt and pepper.
Pour the sauce over the chicken and veggies in the baking dish, using a spatula to ensure every drop is included.
Bake in the oven for about 20 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.
Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

For a lighter option, substitute cream cheese with Greek yogurt.
Feel free to add your favorite vegetables for extra flavor and nutrition.
The casserole can be prepared in advance and baked just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 490
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 30g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 14g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 40g
Cholesterol: 150mg