Description
A creamy and cheesy chicken bake featuring tender chicken and juicy zucchini, perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts, sliced
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease a baking dish with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Layer the sliced zucchini at the bottom of the dish, spreading them evenly.
- Place the sliced chicken breasts on top of the zucchini.
- Mix the Greek yogurt with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until creamy.
- Spread the yogurt mixture evenly over the chicken.
- Top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is bubbly.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve with a simple side salad or grains like quinoa or brown rice for a balanced meal. You can store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken bake, zucchini, high protein, healthy dinner, easy recipe