Chicken Mushroom & Zucchini Bake

STATS:

• Cook time: 30 mints.

Total time: 45 mints.

Serving size: 1 cup

Cuisine: American

• Calories: 370 kcal
• Course: Main Course
• Diet: Keto, Low Carb, Gluten-Free
• Prep time: 15 mints.
• Serving: 4-6

EQUIPMENT:

• Skillet
• Spatula
• Baking dish
• Knife

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 1.5 lbs. chicken breast
• 2 medium zucchinis
• 8 oz. mushrooms
• 3 cloves of garlic
• ½ cup heavy cream
• Parsley
• ½ cup sour cream
• 1 cup mozzarella
• Black pepper
• ½ cup Parmesan
• One tsp. Italian seasoning
• Salt

INGREDIENTS NOTES:

CHICKEN:

• We have to utilize the boneless and skinless chicken thigh fillet for the additional taste and juiciness.

ZUCCHINI:

• We have to use the medium and firm zucchini and cut the zucchini in half to ensure even cooking.

MUSHROOMS:

• Button or cremini mushrooms are used to make this dish to add the earthy, umami flavor and texture to the dish.

GARLIC:

• Fresh garlic is use to make this dish and it is used to make this dish flavorful and tasty.

HEAVY CREAM:

• It is used to prepare the creamy and rich dish, and it is necessary to make the keto dish.

SOUR CREAM:

• Sour cream or cream cheese is added to make this dish richer and creamier.

MOZZARELLA CHEESE:

• We have to use the full-fat shredded mozzarella cheese to make this dish cheesy, and it also melts nicely.

PARMESAN CHEESE:

• Parmesan cheese is added to provide the nutty and salty flavor in the dish.

ITALIAN SPICE:

• Italian spice is added to the dish to add the Italian flavor and to make this bake flavorful.

OLIVE OIL:

• It is used to toss the vegetables, and it also adds healthy fats in the dish.

SALT & PEPPER:

• We can add salt and pepper to this dish to enhance the taste

INSTRUCTION:

1. We can preheat the oven to three seventy-five degrees F.
2. Then we can apply the oil in the baking dish.
3. Now we can heat the oil on a medium flame.
4. We can add the chicken cubes and cook the chicken until properly cooked and brown, and place the chicken on
5. the plate.
6. Now we can add the garlic to the pan and saute the garlic for thirty seconds.
7. Then we can add the zucchini and mushrooms to the garlic.
8. Toss them for five to seven minutes until they become tender.
9. We would include sour cream in the dish and also the heavy cream and mix.
10. Then we can put the chicken back in the skillet and add salt, pepper, & Italian seasoning.
11. Now we can pour the mixture into a baking dish.
12. Then we can evenly distribute the Parmesan and mozzarella in the mixture.
13. We can bake this dish for 20 to 25 minutes until the cheese gets brown and bubbly.
14. Then we can top the dish with parsley and serve hot.

SERVING IDEAS:

• Serve this dish with Caesar salad or leafy greens on the side for a filling meal.
• Mashed cauliflower also goes great with this dish.
• Serve this dish with the roasted asparagus or broccoli on the side.
• We can garnish the dish with additional shredded cheese.
• You can have this Chicken Mushroom & Zucchini Bake with almond flour biscuits or keto garlic bread.

TIPS:

• We have to properly squeeze all the water from the zucchini; otherwise, the dish will become watery.
• You should brown the chicken before baking for an additional taste.
• We have to use the full-fat dairy to limit the carbs.
• You would also add some spinach or bacon bits for the additional protein and taste.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 370 kcal
Net carbs: 6g
Total carbs: 7g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 32g
Fat: 25g
Sodium: 420mg
Potassium: 580mg
Calcium: 180mg
Iron: 1.2mg
Vitamin A: 540 IU