Description
A delicious and creamy bake featuring zucchini, chicken, and cottage cheese, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into rounds
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the chicken pieces to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced zucchinis, cottage cheese, half of the mozzarella cheese, and half of the Parmesan cheese. Mix well.
- In a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, layer the zucchini mixture evenly on the bottom. Top with the cooked chicken.
- Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses over the chicken.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider mixing in some chopped spinach or bell peppers with the zucchini.
- You can substitute the chicken with cooked ground turkey or shredded rotisserie chicken for a quicker option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg