Description
Chicken Zucchini Bake is a delicious and comforting casserole dish that combines tender chicken, fresh zucchini, and a creamy, cheesy sauce. Perfect for a family dinner or gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Bake:
- 2 large chicken breasts (about 1 lb), boneless and skinless
- 3 medium zucchinis, sliced into rounds
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken and Zucchini: Preheat the oven. Slice and season the chicken. Slice the zucchinis.
- Make the Sauce: Cook the chicken. Sauté garlic. Prepare the creamy sauce mixture.
- Assemble the Bake: Layer zucchini, chicken, and sauce in a baking dish. Top with cheese.
- Bake the Dish: Bake until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
- You can customize this dish by adding other vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms.
- Feel free to adjust the seasoning to suit your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Chicken Zucchini Bake, Casserole, Cheesy, Comfort Food
