Description
A creamy and cheesy zucchini chicken bake that’s perfect for dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rotisserie chicken (shredded, at room temperature)
- 3 medium zucchini (sliced into 1/4-inch rounds)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded, preferably whole milk)
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (full-fat recommended)
- 1/2 cup sour cream (full-fat)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika (smoked paprika recommended)
- 1 pinch red chili flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and position the rack in the center.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until translucent and soft, with edges just starting to brown. Add minced garlic during the last minute, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, sliced zucchini, sautéed onion and garlic mixture, mayonnaise, sour cream, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and paprika. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or olive oil. Spread the mixture into the dish and press down gently to eliminate air pockets and create a level surface.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses evenly over the top, covering the entire surface including the edges for extra crispy bits.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbly with brown spots, and a fork slides easily through the zucchini.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 to 10 minutes. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley right before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- Feel free to add other vegetables or adjust seasonings to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 95mg