Description
A comforting, protein-packed casserole combining tender chicken, layers of zucchini, and a creamy yogurt binder, all topped with melted mozzarella.
Ingredients
- 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 (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×9-inch baking dish with olive oil.
- In a medium bowl, mix oregano, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss chicken pieces in the spice mixture until well coated.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove to a plate and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add onion and sauté for 3 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs and Greek yogurt until smooth. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Return seared chicken to the skillet, stir to mix with onion and garlic. Remove from heat.
- Layer half of the zucchini slices in the bottom of the baking dish. Spread half of the chicken mixture over the zucchini, pour half of the yogurt-egg mixture on top, and sprinkle with half of the mozzarella and half of the Parmesan.
- Repeat layers with remaining zucchini, chicken mixture, yogurt-egg mixture, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted and golden.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Garnish with parsley or basil if desired.
Notes
This dish is great for meal prep and freezes well. Feel free to customize by adding vegetables or changing the cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American