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Chicken Zucchini Bake

A delicious low-carb chicken and zucchini casserole topped with cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 12 oz shredded mozzarella
  • 1 cup cottage cheese drained
  • 4 pieces scallions chopped
  • 2 eggs eggs beaten
  • 2 tsp Italian herb blend
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • 2 tbs olive oil or butter
  • 1.5 lbs chicken breasts cubed + salted
  • 24 oz mushrooms sliced thick
  • 2 medium zucchini sliced halfmoons
  • 2 tbs grated Parmesan

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F. Lightly oil a 9x13 inch baking dish with olive oil.
  2. In a large bowl, mix mozzarella, cottage cheese, scallions, eggs, Italian herbs, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Sauté zucchini and mushrooms. Season with salt and pepper. Add chicken and cook until golden, about 5 minutes.
  4. Transfer skillet contents to a colander to drain excess liquids. Mix with cheese mixture and stir to combine.
  5. Transfer everything to the prepared baking dish, press to form an even layer, and top with grated Parmesan. Bake for 30-40 minutes until golden and bubbly. Rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing.

Notes

This dish is perfect for a low-carb, high-protein dinner option, and easy to customize with your favorite vegetables or seasonings.