Easy Chicken Zucchini Bake: A Delightfully Healthy Dinner Option
A quick and healthy recipe for chicken and zucchini baked to perfection.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Healthy
Ingredients
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- 2 cups sliced zucchini
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the zucchini, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Place the chicken breasts in a greased baking dish and top with the zucchini mixture.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil, sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top, and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is bubbly.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in your favorite dressing before baking.
- This dish pairs well with a side salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 10 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 8 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 35 grams
- Cholesterol: 80 mg