Tuscan Chicken Zucchini Casserole Pressure Cooker Recipe
This Tuscan chicken zucchini casserole is a cheesy, flavorful one-pan dinner loaded with vegetables and melty cheese, perfect for an easy yet delicious meal.
Equipment
- 1 baking dish 11x7 (28 x 18 cm) The right size to keep ingredients from steaming.
- 1 Knife To chop veggies.
Ingredients
Main Casserole
- 1 lb skinless, boneless chicken breast 454 g
- 3 small or 2 medium zucchini sliced, about 3 cups / 360 g
- 1 cup fresh spinach 30 g
- 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes halved, 150 g
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil chopped, 65 g
- 1 shallot thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil 15 ml
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 1 g
- 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves 1 g
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder 3 g
- 1 teaspoon salt 5 g
- ½ teaspoon black pepper 1 g
- ½ teaspoon paprika 1 g
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes 0.5 g
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 113 g
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese 50 g
- ⅛ cup chopped fresh parsley 5 g, for garnish
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Add the chicken, zucchini, spinach, tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, shallot, garlic, olive oil, oregano, basil, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, paprika, and red pepper flakes to a 2.5-quart (11x7-inch / 28x18 cm) baking dish.
- Toss everything together until well coated in the seasonings.
- Sprinkle the mozzarella and Parmesan evenly over the top.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake uncovered for another 10 minutes.
- Broil on high for 1 to 2 minutes, watching closely, until the cheese is golden. Check every 20 seconds to avoid burning.
- Sprinkle parsley over the top before serving.
- Optional: Add a pinch of oregano, black pepper, and red pepper flakes for extra seasoning.
Notes
Use oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes for the best flavor and texture. If using boneless chicken thighs, trim the fat and cube the same way. This recipe is naturally low in carbs and doesn't need pasta or rice to feel complete. For a make-ahead option, assemble up to the cheese layer and refrigerate until ready to bake. Add a few minutes to baking time if starting cold. The provided nutrition information is an approximation, as ingredient variations occur.
