A comforting baked dish featuring chicken, zucchini, marinara, and melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
# Ingredient List:
→ Meats
01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced into bite-sized pieces
→ Vegetables
02 - 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
03 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
04 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
→ Dairy
05 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
06 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
→ Sauces
07 - 2 cups marinara sauce
→ Other
08 - 1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs (use gluten-free if desired)
09 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
10 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
11 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
12 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
13 - Fresh basil, chopped (optional, for garnish)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season diced chicken with salt and pepper, then cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
03 - In the same skillet, sauté onion and garlic until softened and fragrant, approximately 2 minutes. Add zucchini and cook for an additional 3 to 4 minutes until tender.
04 - In a large bowl, mix the cooked chicken, sautéed vegetables, and marinara sauce. Stir in half of the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, then sprinkle in the dried oregano.
05 - Transfer the mixture to a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
06 - Evenly distribute the remaining mozzarella, Parmesan, and breadcrumbs over the top of the mixture.
07 - Bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes, until the cheese is melted, golden, and bubbly.
08 - Allow to cool for a few minutes before garnishing with chopped fresh basil and serving.
