Description
A flavorful and nutritious baked dish combining chicken, zucchini, and a creamy yogurt mixture, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- 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
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- Mix dried oregano, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a medium bowl. Toss the chicken pieces in this spice mixture until they are well-coated.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the seasoned chicken for about 3–4 minutes per side until it turns golden. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
- Add the chopped onion to the same skillet and sauté for around 3 minutes until softened. Then add minced garlic and stir constantly for about 30 seconds.
- Whisk the eggs and Greek yogurt together in a separate bowl until smooth. Season lightly with salt and black pepper.
- Return the seared chicken to the skillet, combining it with the onion and garlic mixture. Remove it from heat.
- Layer half of the zucchini slices at the bottom of the greased baking dish. Spread half of the chicken-onion mixture over the zucchini. Pour half of the yogurt-egg mixture evenly on top, followed by half of the shredded mozzarella and half of the Parmesan.
- Repeat the process with the remaining zucchini slices, chicken mixture, yogurt-egg mix, and finish with the rest of the mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Cover the dish loosely with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10–15 minutes until the cheese melts, bubbles, and turns lightly golden.
- Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley or basil if desired. Serve it warm and enjoy!
Notes
Consider adding other veggies like bell peppers or spinach for extra nutrition.
