Description
Chicken Zucchini Bake is a delightful one-pan meal that combines succulent chicken breasts with fresh zucchini and a gooey layer of melted mozzarella cheese. This dish is not only simple to prepare—taking just 15 minutes of prep time—but also promises to satisfy the whole family. With its vibrant colors and comforting flavors, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into ½ inch rounds
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Grease a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and half of the Italian seasoning.
- Arrange the seasoned chicken in the baking dish, surrounding it with zucchini slices.
- Drizzle olive oil over the chicken and zucchini; 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: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 47g
- Cholesterol: 140mg