Irresistible Chicken Zucchini Bake
A comforting Chicken Zucchini Bake that combines juicy chicken breasts, fresh zucchini, and gooey mozzarella cheese for a delightful family dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Dairy Option Available
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).
- Prepare Your Baking Dish by greasing it with nonstick spray or a drizzle of olive oil.
- Season the Chicken by patting it dry and seasoning with salt, pepper, and half of the Italian seasoning.
- Arrange the seasoned chicken breasts in the baking dish and surround them with zucchini slices.
- Add the Goodness by drizzling olive oil over the chicken and zucchini, then sprinkle garlic powder and remaining Italian seasoning.
- Cheesy Finish by piling on the shredded mozzarella cheese to cover the dish.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and cheese is golden brown.
- Rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Great for meal prep and can be made ahead of time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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