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Low Carb Chicken and Zucchini Casserole
10 min prep time
50 min cook time
6servings
Recipe by
Emily Weeks, RDN, LD
Photo by
Emily Weeks, RDN, LD
How to Make Low Carb Chicken and Zucchini Casserole
This delicious Low-Carb Chicken and Zucchini Casserole combines cooked chicken, fresh zucchini, and a luscious creaminess. With rich and satisfying flavors, it's an easy choice for a weeknight family dinner. This diabetes-friendly recipe will fulfill your craving for cheesy goodness without compromising on your blood glucose (blood sugar) management plan.
10 min prep time
50 min cook time
6servings
1 ½ cups
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Step-By-Step Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Grease a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray or butter. Arrange a layer of sliced zucchinis at the bottom of the dish, slightly overlapping. Sprinkle a portion of the sliced onions over the zucchinis. Sprinkle a bit of the grated cheese over the onions. Repeat the layers until all zucchinis, onions, and half of the cheese are used.
- Sprinkle the cooked chicken evenly over the layered zucchinis and cheese.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the heavy cream, dried coriander, salt, and pepper. Heat the mixture until it's warmed through.
- Pour the cream mixture evenly over the layered zucchinis, onions, cheese, and chicken. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 15–20 minutes, or until the zucchinis are tender, the chicken is heated through, and the cheese is melted and golden. Let the casserole rest for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition facts
6 Servings
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Serving Size
1 ½ cups
- Amount per serving Calories 260
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Total Fat
9g
- Saturated Fat 4.8g
- Trans Fats 0.1g
- Cholesterol 90mg
- Sodium 480mg
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Total Carbohydrate
10g
- Dietary Fiber 2g
- Total Sugars 7g
- Protein 33g
- Potassium 670mg
- Phosphorous 415mg
Ingredients
Butter Flavored Cooking Spray (for greasing the baking dish)
1
zucchini (thinly sliced)
4 med
onion(s) (thinly sliced)
1 small
grated mozzarella cheese
1 1/2 cup
boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cooked and shredded)
2
fat-free half-and-half
1 cup
butter
2 tsp
ground coriander
1 tsp
salt
1/2 tsp
black pepper
1/4 tsp
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