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Juicy Chicken Pie with Zucchini and Grilled Bacon: Easy Oven Dinner Recipe

Juicy Chicken Pie with Zucchini and Grilled Bacon – Easy Oven Dinner Recipe

If you’re looking for a healthy yet flavorful chicken pie with vegetables, this delicious recipe with zucchini, grilled bacon, and cornmeal is the perfect pick. It’s a mix between a traditional cornbread pie and a hearty frittata – satisfying, easy to make, and packed with nutrients.

Whether you’re making it for a family dinner, breakfast, or to take on the go, this savory chicken pie from the oven comes together in no time and tastes amazing both warm and cold.

Juicy Chicken Pie Recipe

🧾 Ingredients:

3 eggs

1 cup (200 ml) sour milk (or buttermilk)

5 tablespoons plain yogurt

1/2 cup vegetable oil or fat from grilled bacon

1 medium zucchini, grated and drained

1 cup cornmeal

1 cup all-purpose flour (or 50/50 with whole wheat flour)

2 tablespoons corn grits or semolina

1 packet (10–12g) baking powder

Salt to taste about 1 teaspoon (reduce if bacon is salty)

oregano and black pepper to taste

200 g grilled bacon, chopped

200–250 g cooked chicken breast (grilled or roasted), diced

Pumpkin seeds for topping

If you prefer a thinner pie like this, the measurements are for a large baking tray from the oven (original one); if you’d like a thicker pie, feel free to use a smaller pan.

👨‍🍳 Instructions:

Prepare the zucchini:
Grate the zucchini, lightly salt it, and let it sit for 5–10 minutes. Then squeeze out as much water as possible using your hands or a kitchen towel.

Cook or prepare the meat:
Use leftover roasted chicken or quickly sauté diced chicken breast. Grill the bacon until crispy, then chop it into small pieces. Save the fat if you want extra flavor.

Mix the wet ingredients:
In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, sour milk, yogurt, and oil (or bacon fat) until smooth.

Add the dry ingredients:
Stir in cornmeal, flour, corn grits (or semolina), baking powder, and a pinch of salt.

Add the fillings:
Fold in the grated zucchini, chopped chicken, grilled bacon, and optional cheese. Mix until evenly combined.

Pour and top:
Pour the mixture into a large baking tray lined with parchment paper. Sprinkle pumpkin seeds on top and gently press them in so they stick.

Bake:
Preheat your oven to 190–200°C (375–390°F). Bake the pie for about 30–35 minutes, or until golden brown on top.

Let it rest:
Once baked, cover the pie with a clean kitchen towel to soften the crust slightly. Let it cool a bit before slicing.

✅ Why You'll Love This Savory Chicken Pie

Balanced and filling:
With protein from chicken and eggs, fiber from zucchini, and healthy fats from bacon and seeds, this is a complete meal.

Perfect for meal prep:
Store in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze in portions. Great to reheat for quick lunches.

Flexible ingredients:
Swap bacon for turkey or mushrooms for a lighter version. Add your favorite herbs or shredded cheese for extra flavor.

Easy one-pan dish:
No rolling, layering, or extra dishes – just mix everything in a bowl and bake.

🍴 Serving Suggestions

Serve this chicken and zucchini pie with:

– A side salad

– Yogurt or sour cream or cottage cheese

– Tomato soup or vegetable broth

You can enjoy it warm, room temperature, or straight from the fridge, it’s delicious any way.

🧊 Storage Tips

Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days

Reheat in the oven or microwave

Freeze in slices and thaw overnight for best results

💡 Pro Tip

For extra moist texture, don’t skip the yogurt and zucchini, and always cover the pie with a towel right after baking to keep it soft on top.

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📌 Final Thoughts

This juicy chicken zucchini pie with grilled bacon is the kind of dish you’ll want to make again and again. It’s simple, flavorful, versatile, and crowd-pleasing. Whether for dinner, meal prep, or a brunch with friends, it never fails!