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High Protein Chicken Zucchini Bake – Healthy, Cheesy, and Flavorful

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A healthy and flavorful High Protein Chicken Zucchini Bake featuring tender chicken, fresh zucchini, and a creamy Greek yogurt and egg mixture, topped with melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Perfect for a nutritious low-calorie dinner.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ 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
  • ½ 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

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish with olive oil.
  2. Combine oregano, smoked paprika, garlic powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and black pepper. Toss chicken in the spice mixture.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken 3–4 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
  4. Sauté chopped onion 3 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook 30 seconds.
  5. Whisk eggs and Greek yogurt in a bowl; season lightly with salt and pepper.
  6. Return chicken to skillet and mix with onion and garlic.
  7. Layer half of zucchini in the baking dish. Spread half of chicken mixture and half of yogurt-egg mixture on top. Sprinkle with half of mozzarella and Parmesan.
  8. Repeat with remaining zucchini, chicken mixture, yogurt-egg mix, and top with remaining cheeses.
  9. Cover loosely with foil and bake 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake 10–15 minutes until cheese is melted and golden.
  10. Let rest 5 minutes, garnish with parsley or basil if desired, and serve warm.

Notes

  • Can customize with other vegetables like bell peppers or spinach.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days.
  • Author: lily
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Calorie