High Protein Chicken Zucchini Bake (Print)

Golden-seared chicken and crisp zucchini baked in a creamy yogurt-egg blend with mozzarella. A satisfying, high-protein dish.

# Components:

→ Chicken & Seasoning

01 - 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
02 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
03 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
04 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
05 - ½ teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
06 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Vegetables

07 - 2 medium zucchini, thinly sliced (about 4 cups)
08 - 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
09 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Dairy & Eggs

10 - 2 large eggs
11 - ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
12 - 1 cup shredded low-fat mozzarella cheese, divided
13 - 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

→ Other

14 - 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus extra for greasing
15 - Fresh parsley or basil, for garnish (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9x9-inch baking dish with olive oil.
02 - Combine oregano, smoked paprika, garlic powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and black pepper in a medium bowl. Toss chicken pieces until thoroughly coated in the spice mixture.
03 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add seasoned chicken and sear for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown but not fully cooked through. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
04 - Reduce heat to medium in the same skillet. Add chopped onion and sauté for 3 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
05 - Whisk together eggs and Greek yogurt in a separate bowl until smooth. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
06 - Return seared chicken to the skillet and stir to combine with the onion and garlic mixture. Remove from heat.
07 - Layer half of the sliced zucchini in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Spread half of the chicken-onion mixture over the zucchini. Pour half of the yogurt-egg mixture evenly on top.
08 - Sprinkle with half of the shredded mozzarella and half of the Parmesan cheese.
09 - Repeat with remaining zucchini slices, chicken mixture, and yogurt-egg mixture. Finish with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan on top.
10 - Cover the dish loosely with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
11 - Remove foil and bake for an additional 10–15 minutes until cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden.
12 - Let the bake rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley or basil if desired. Serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Its the kind of dinner that makes you feel like youre eating something indulgent while still hitting your protein goals
  • The creamy yogurt layer keeps everything incredibly moist without any heavy cream
02 -
  • Let the bake rest for 5 minutes before slicing or the layers will slide apart
  • Searing the chicken first creates a depth of flavor you cannot get from raw chicken
03 -
  • Use a mandoline or vegetable peeler for perfectly thin zucchini slices
  • Room temperature yogurt incorporates better into the egg mixture
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