Description
A delightful baked dish that combines tender chicken, fresh zucchini, and creamy Greek yogurt for a hearty, nutritious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 medium zucchini, thinly sliced (about 4 cups)
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cup shredded low-fat mozzarella cheese, divided
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus extra for greasing
- Fresh parsley or basil, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F. Prepare a 9×9-inch baking dish by lightly greasing it with olive oil.
- Blend together oregano, smoked paprika, garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and black pepper in a medium bowl. Toss the chicken pieces in the mixture until coated.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and sear for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown, then remove and set aside.
- Sauté chopped onion in the skillet for 3 minutes until softened, then add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Whisk together eggs and Greek yogurt in a bowl until smooth. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Return the chicken to the skillet to mix with the onion and garlic, then remove from heat.
- Layer half of the zucchini at the bottom of the baking dish, followed by half of the chicken-onion mixture, half of the yogurt-egg mixture, half of the mozzarella, and half of the Parmesan.
- Repeat layers, finishing with remaining zucchini, chicken mixture, yogurt-egg mix, and topping with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let the bake rest for 5 minutes before slicing and garnish with parsley or basil.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: Assemble the dish a day in advance and refrigerate. Reheat before serving for a quick meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: chicken, zucchini, high protein, bake, healthy dinner