Description
Mediterranean-inspired chicken zucchini bake brings rustic comfort to dinner tables. Lean protein and garden-fresh vegetables mingle with herbal seasonings, creating a simple yet satisfying meal packed with Mediterranean charm.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) boneless chicken
- 2 large eggs, beaten
Fresh Vegetables:
- 1 medium zucchini
- 4 ounces (113 grams) fresh mushrooms
- 2 green onions, sliced
Seasonings and Dairy:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) butter
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) shredded Italian cheese blend
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) sour cream
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 375°F, creating an ideal cooking environment for the zucchini and chicken casserole.
- Transform chicken into petite cubes, while finely chopping green onions, mushrooms, and zucchini into manageable pieces.
- Heat butter in a generously sized skillet, introducing chicken, zucchini, mushrooms, salt, and pepper to the culinary dance.
- Sauté the ingredients, stirring consistently until vegetables soften and chicken reaches perfect doneness, approximately 5 minutes.
- Drain the cooked mixture thoroughly, removing excess moisture to maintain the dish’s intended texture.
- Craft a creamy binding sauce by blending Italian cheese, sour cream, chopped green onions, whisked eggs, dried basil, salt, and black pepper until silky smooth.
- Fold the cooked chicken, zucchini, and mushrooms into the cheese mixture, ensuring every morsel is lavishly coated.
- Prepare individual baking dishes with non-stick spray, distributing the mixture evenly between the containers.
- Slide the dishes into the preheated oven, baking for 30-35 minutes until the surface turns golden and the interior sets completely.
- Allow the casserole to rest for 5 minutes, letting flavors meld and facilitating easier serving.
Notes
- Prep ahead by dicing chicken and chopping vegetables in advance to streamline cooking process.
- Ensure chicken is fully cooked and vegetables are tender before mixing with cheese blend to guarantee food safety and optimal texture.
- Drain cooked ingredients thoroughly to prevent excess moisture from making the bake soggy.
- Use fresh green onions and a high-quality Italian cheese blend for maximum flavor depth.
- Allow the bake to rest for 5 minutes after baking to help it set and make serving easier.
- Individual baking dishes make this recipe perfect for portion control and easy serving for two people.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 472
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 197 mg