Chicken Zucchini Bake (Printable Version)

Tasty layers of chopped chicken and zucchini with dreamy cheese—an easy, feel-good dinner that’s bursting with tasty bites.

# Ingredients Required:

→ For the Bake

01 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
02 - 2 big boneless chicken breasts, no skin (about a pound)
03 - 3 regular zucchinis, sliced into 1/4 inch thick rounds
04 - 1 cup sour cream or go with Greek yogurt
05 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
06 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella
07 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
08 - 2 garlic cloves, minced up
09 - 1 teaspoon dried basil
10 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
11 - Salt and fresh cracked pepper, as you want

→ For the Seasoning

12 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped up (totally optional for topping)
13 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
14 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

# Guide to Cooking:

01 - Pop it out of the oven, let it cool for just a couple minutes, and—if you're feeling fancy—throw some fresh parsley on top before digging in.
02 - Slide it into the oven at 375°F for about 25 to 30 minutes. Cheese on top should bubble up and get that golden color, and zucchini turns soft.
03 - Now scatter the leftover mozzarella over everything and add the cheddar cheese so it’s got a cheesy layer.
04 - Lay those cooked chicken pieces evenly over the zucchini, then pour the mixed-up sauce on top and spread it all out.
05 - Put those zucchini slices in the bottom of your greased baking dish and get them covered edge to edge.
06 - Mix together sour cream (or Greek yogurt), Parmesan, half the mozzarella, both dried herbs, and a shake of salt and pepper in a bowl. Stir until it’s smooth and creamy.
07 - In that same pan, toss in your minced garlic for about 30 seconds until it smells good.
08 - Heat olive oil over medium, put in the seasoned chicken, and cook till browned and cooked through—takes almost 5 to 7 minutes. Move the chicken out of the skillet for now.
09 - Chop the zucchini into 1/4-inch thick circles and keep them handy.
10 - Cut up your chicken into bite-size or 1-inch strips. Sprinkle them with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
11 - Crank your oven to 375°F (190°C) and give a little spray of oil to a 9×9-inch (or so) casserole or baking dish.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - Cutting zucchini the same thickness means it’ll cook evenly and you won’t get mushy or raw pieces.
02 - Greek yogurt makes things lighter if you’re not big on sour cream.

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