Description
Chicken zucchini bake delivers a perfect weeknight dinner solution when hunger strikes and time runs short. Packed with lean protein and garden-fresh vegetables, this simple casserole brings comfort straight to your table without complicated prep work.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 medium zucchinis, thinly sliced
Cheese:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings and Additional Ingredients:
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Warm your oven to 375°F and coat a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Massage ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon onion powder onto your 4 chicken breasts.
- Pour 1 tablespoon olive oil into a skillet over medium heat and sear chicken until golden, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Layer your thinly sliced 3 zucchinis across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Whisk together ½ cup sour cream, ¼ cup mayonnaise, ½ cup Parmesan cheese, and ½ teaspoon dried oregano in a mixing bowl.
- Position your seared chicken breasts directly over the zucchini layer.
- Spread the creamy mixture completely across the chicken’s surface.
- Scatter 1 cup mozzarella cheese evenly over the entire dish.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake at 375°F for 25 minutes.
- Remove foil and continue baking for another 10-15 minutes until cheese melts and chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature.
- Chop fresh parsley and sprinkle across the top for a bright finishing touch.
Notes
- Pat the chicken dry before seasoning to ensure a perfect golden sear and crispy exterior.
- Slice zucchini uniformly to guarantee even cooking and a consistent texture throughout the dish.
- For a lower-carb option, swap regular sour cream with Greek yogurt and use full-fat versions to maintain richness.
- Fresh herbs like thyme or basil can replace dried oregano for a brighter, more vibrant flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 360 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg