Chicken Zucchini Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 oz. Italian sausage
1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
1 1/2 c. diced, cooked chicken
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. paprika
1 Tbsp. melted butter
4 medium zucchini (1 to 1 1/2 lb.)
1/2 c. fine bread crumbs
1 tsp. chopped, fresh parsley
1/4 tsp. pepper
3 eggs, separated
1/4 c. milk

Preparation

Brown sausage in skillet.
Drain fat and discard.
In small amount of water, cook whole zucchini.
When tender, chop finely. Combine cheese and crumbs in large bowl.
Set aside 2 tablespoons of cheese crumb mixture.
Add chicken, seasonings and chopped zucchini to cheese crumb mix in large bowl.
Beat egg whites until stiff.
In separate bowl, beat together yolks and milk.
Stir into chicken mixture.
Gently fold in egg whites.
Turn into greased shallow baking dish.
Sprinkle with reserved crumbs mixed with melted butter and paprika.
Bake, uncovered, at 325\u00b0 for 30 to 40 minutes.
Makes 4 to 6 servings.