Description
A cozy, layered casserole of tender chicken, zucchini, melty cheese, and a lightly seasoned sauce that’s perfect for weeknights and reheats well.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless chicken breasts, thinly sliced or cubed
- 2 medium zucchinis, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes or 1 cup light cream
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs or almond meal (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the zucchini: slice thinly, sprinkle with salt, and pat dry to prevent sogginess.
- Sear the chicken: quickly brown the seasoned chicken in a hot pan for added flavor.
- Build the sauce: sauté onion and garlic, add crushed tomatoes or cream, and simmer until slightly thickened.
- Layer the dish: spoon some sauce into a pan, layer chicken, zucchini, cheese, and herbs.
- Top and bake: add extra cheese and breadcrumbs, then bake at 350°F for 25 to 35 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Rest and serve: let rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing into squares.
Notes
For a lower-carb option, swap breadcrumbs for almond meal and adjust sauce quantities. This dish is forgiving, so you can adapt ingredients as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg