Zucchini Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 whole chicken breasts, precooked and chopped in chunks (3/4 inch) or 4 c. chopped leftover chicken or turkey
6 c. diced, unpeeled zucchini
1 c. onion, diced
1 c. shredded carrots
1 can cream of chicken soup
8 oz. sour cream
1/8 tsp. garlic powder
1 pkg. chicken flavor stuffing mix
1/2 c. butter
1 c. grated Cheddar cheese (optional)

Preparation

Combine zucchini and onion in medium saucepan; add water to cover and bring to a boil.
Boil for 5 minutes; drain and cool. Combine carrots, soup, sour cream and garlic powder in large bowl. Add zucchini/onion and chicken; mix.
Spread in buttered 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
To prepare topping, melt butter in skillet; add bread stuffing and seasoning packet and toss well.
Sprinkle stuffing over casserole.
Top with cheese, if desired.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 1 hour or until golden brown.
Yields 6 to 8 servings.