Description
Zucchini Rice Stuffing Casserole is a creamy and comforting baked dish made with tender zucchini, fluffy rice, savory stuffing mix, and a buttery golden topping.
Ingredients
- 6 cups zucchini, thinly sliced
- 1 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup carrots, shredded
- 1 cup cooked white rice
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of chicken soup
- 1 box (6 ounces) chicken-flavored stuffing mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Nonstick cooking spray for greasing the dish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced zucchini, chopped onion, and shredded carrots.
- Add the cooked rice, sour cream, and cream of chicken soup to the vegetables and stir until evenly combined.
- Gently fold in the dry stuffing mix until distributed throughout the casserole mixture.
- Pour the melted butter into the mixture and stir again.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake uncovered for 30 to 35 minutes until the top is golden brown and bubbling around the edges.
- Let the casserole rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Fresh zucchini works best, but frozen zucchini may be used if thawed and drained well.
- Brown rice can replace white rice for added fiber and texture.
- Add shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese for a cheesy variation.
- Use cream of mushroom soup and vegetable stuffing mix for a vegetarian version.
- Greek yogurt can be substituted for sour cream to lighten the casserole.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- The casserole freezes well for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
