Zucchini casserole with chicken and cheese
6 servings
90 minutes
Zucchini casserole with chicken and cheese is a refined dish of European cuisine that captivates with its tenderness and rich flavor. This recipe combines the freshness of zucchini, the juiciness of chicken meat, and the creamy texture of cheese, creating a perfect balance of tastes. The origins of such casseroles trace back to European traditions of simple yet nutritious dishes where vegetables and meat were baked together to retain juiciness. A distinctive feature of this casserole is the use of sour cream and Dijon mustard in the marinade, which adds a piquant flavor to the chicken. The casserole acquires an appetizing golden crust thanks to the cheese, while the lightness of zucchini makes it an excellent option for family dinners or festive tables.
1
Discuss the chicken and cut it into medium cubes. Add all marinade ingredients to the chicken: 2 tablespoons of sour cream, mustard, pepper, and spices (you can use any seasoning to taste). Mix all ingredients thoroughly and let marinate at room temperature for at least 20 minutes.
- Chicken breast: 600 g
- Sour cream: 4 tablespoons
- Dijon mustard: 1 tablespoon
- Spices: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
2
Peel the onion and chop it into small cubes. Heat a pan and pour in some odorless vegetable oil. Fry the onion until lightly golden. Stir the onion occasionally. It will take 10-15 minutes to fry.
- Onion: 2 heads
- Vegetable oil: 1 tablespoon
3
Grate the zucchini on a coarse grater. If they are young zucchinis, no need to peel them first. Let the zucchinis sit for about 10-15 minutes and squeeze them out. If not squeezed, the casserole will be watery. Combine the zucchinis with marinated chicken, add eggs and cooled fried onions. Salt the mixture.
- Zucchini: 3 pieces
- Chicken breast: 600 g
- Chicken egg: 3 pieces
- Onion: 2 heads
- Salt: to taste
4
Thoroughly mix everything and place it in a baking dish greased with vegetable oil. Evenly distribute the mixture in the dish. Grease the casserole with sour cream on top and send it to a preheated oven at 180-190 °C for 30-40 minutes.
- Vegetable oil: 1 tablespoon
- Sour cream: 4 tablespoons
5
Grate the cheese on a coarse grater. Take out the casserole 10 minutes before it's done and sprinkle with cheese. The casserole in the oven should brown and develop a golden cheesy crust.
- Hard cheese: 100 g