Description
Chicken Zucchini Bake is a delightful one-dish meal that brings together tender chicken, fresh zucchini, and gooey melted cheese for a comforting dinner option. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this dish is as visually appealing as it is delicious. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can create a nutritious and flavorful meal that pleases everyone at the table. Customize it with your favorite seasonal vegetables or herbs to make it uniquely yours!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into ½ inch rounds
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and half of the Italian seasoning.
- Arrange the seasoned chicken in the prepared baking dish and surround with zucchini slices.
- Drizzle olive oil over the chicken and zucchini, then sprinkle garlic powder and remaining Italian seasoning on top.
- Generously cover with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and is golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 140mg