Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x9-inch baking dish with olive oil.
- In a medium bowl, combine oregano, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss chicken pieces in the seasoning until well coated.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sear for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden. Transfer to a plate.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add chopped onion and sauté for 3 minutes until softened.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds while stirring constantly.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs and Greek yogurt until smooth. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Return chicken to the skillet and stir together with the onion and garlic mixture. Remove from heat.
- Layer half of the 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.
- Sprinkle with half of the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Repeat layers with remaining zucchini, chicken mixture, yogurt mixture, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
- Cover loosely with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake an additional 10 to 15 minutes until cheese is melted and lightly golden.
- Let casserole rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or basil if desired and serve warm.
Notes
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. The assembled casserole can be refrigerated up to 24 hours ahead before baking. Freeze unbaked casserole for up to 3 months and thaw overnight before baking. Pat zucchini dry to reduce excess moisture. Cottage cheese can replace Greek yogurt for added protein.
