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Low Carb Chicken Zucchini Egg Bake

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Cheesy, easy low-carb Zucchini Bake! Packed with high-protein ground chicken for a delicious, healthy meal any night.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 298
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 3 medium zucchini, cut in slices or half-moon slices *see notes
  • ⅓ cup white onion, diced
  • ⅓ cup red bell pepper, diced *see notes
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • ½ tsp salt *more as needed
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes *optional
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • 2 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 14oz can diced tomatoes, liquid drained.
  • 2 Tbsp dijon mustard
  • ½ cup mozzarella, shredded more as needed
  • ¼ cup Parmesan, grated more as needed
  • 4 Tbsp green onions, chopped for garnish

Method
 

  1. Wash and slice zucchini into half-moon shapes. Add to a large bowl and lightly salt the slices. Let them sit to draw out excess liquid while preparing other ingredients.
  2. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet and brown the ground chicken for about 6 minutes. Add seasonings and onions, then cook for 3 minutes.
  3. Add drained diced tomatoes, red peppers (drained if jarred/roasted), Dijon, and Worcestershire sauce. Taste the mixture and adjust salt, Worcestershire, or Dijon as needed. Once well combined, remove from heat.
  4. Carefully drain liquid from the zucchini slices, or blot with a paper towel. In a greased 8x8 casserole dish or 20-25 oz oven-safe bowls, layer zucchini slices on the bottom, then the meat mixture, followed by more zucchini and cheese. Top with Parmesan and shredded cheese.
  5. Place in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbling, and lightly browned. Garnish with more Parmesan, chopped green onions, and red pepper flakes. Serve and enjoy.

Nutrition

Calories: 298kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 27gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 114mgSodium: 767mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6g

Notes

*lean ground beef or turkey will also work. 
*half moons are easier to bite into! Be sure to salt the zucchini slices and let them sit for a bit to help pull the excess moisture out. 
*roasted red bell peppers will also work as a substitute. 
*feel free to add as much cheese as you prefer, manchego or pepper jack cheese also works great and offers more flavor. 
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. You can freeze these for up to 2 months.