Zucchini Chicken Bake (Print-Friendly Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ For the Bake
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1 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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3 medium zucchinis, cut into quarter-inch rounds
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2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, around 1 pound
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1/2 cup grated Parmesan
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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Salt and black pepper, use how you like
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2 cloves garlic, minced up
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1 teaspoon dried basil
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1 cup shredded mozzarella
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1 cup shredded cheddar
→ For the Seasoning
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1/2 teaspoon onion powder
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1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped up (makes a nice finish if you want)
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
# Step-by-Step Directions:
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Let it sit a bit once it’s out of the oven. If you’re in the mood, scatter some parsley on top before bringing it to the table.
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Slide the dish into your hot oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes. You want the cheese bubbling and browned, and the zucchini fork-tender.
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Drop on the rest of your mozzarella and all of the cheddar so you get that cheesy finish.
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Pile the cooked chicken across the zucchini rounds. Then pour your cheesy sauce all over to cover everything.
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Spread the zucchini slices out along the bottom of your oiled baking dish.
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Mix up your sour cream or yogurt, Parmesan, half the mozzarella, dried oregano, dried basil, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper until the sauce looks smooth and creamy.
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Using that same pan, toss in minced garlic and cook for just half a minute to bring out its smell.
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Add oil to your skillet on medium, then throw in your seasoned chicken. Cook until golden and cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes. Lift out and stash aside.
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Cut zucchini into thick coins, about a quarter inch wide, and keep them handy.
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Cut the chicken into strips about an inch wide or just chunk it up bite-size. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and some onion powder.
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Fire up your oven to 375°F (190°C) and wipe some oil on a 9x9-inch (or similar) casserole dish.
# Helpful Notes:
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If you cut your zucchini slices about the same size, you won’t get some mushy and some crunchy bits.
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For a lower-calorie option, swap in Greek yogurt for sour cream.