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Chicken Zucchini Bake

Satisfy Your Cravings with This Chicken Zucchini Bake

Experience a nutritious Chicken Zucchini Bake that's high in protein and low in carbs, perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bake
  • 1 lb Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast or chicken thighs for richer flavor
  • 2 medium Zucchini or yellow squash/eggplant
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion or shallots/leeks
  • 4 Eggs acts as a binder
  • 1 cup Plain Greek Yogurt or dairy-free yogurt
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil or vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp Salt to taste
  • 1 tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper to taste
For the Seasoning
  • 1 tbsp Dried Oregano
  • 1 tbsp Smoked Paprika or regular paprika
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder or fresh garlic
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Low-Fat Mozzarella Cheese or dairy-free alternatives
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese (grated) or nutritional yeast
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley or Basil optional

Equipment

  • 9x9-inch baking dish
  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F and grease a 9x9-inch baking dish with olive oil.
  2. Combine dried oregano, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl and season the chicken.
  3. Sear the seasoned chicken in a skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes on each side.
  4. Sauté chopped onion in the same skillet for about 3 minutes, then add minced garlic for 30 seconds.
  5. Whisk together eggs and Greek yogurt, season, and combine with the chicken mixture.
  6. Layer half of the zucchini, chicken mix, yogurt-egg mixture, and cheeses in the baking dish, then repeat the layers.
  7. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until golden.
  8. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving, garnished with parsley or basil if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 35gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish is adaptable; feel free to customize with seasonal veggies or different proteins as per your preference.

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