Description
A delicious and healthy High Protein Chicken Zucchini Bake packed with flavor, protein, and veggies, perfect for busy home cooks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts – boneless, skinless
- 3 medium zucchinis – sliced
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 cloves garlic – minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil – a drizzle for roasting
- Optional: Cherry tomatoes, spinach or kale, red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add sliced zucchini and sauté for 5-7 minutes until slightly tender.
- Combine sautéed zucchini, chicken, minced garlic, Greek yogurt, and half of the mozzarella cheese in a large bowl.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and top with remaining mozzarella cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Cool for a couple of minutes before serving.
Notes
Great for meal prep! Stores well in the fridge for 3-4 days, and can be frozen for up to a month.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg