Description
Chicken Zucchini Bake is a delightful, one-dish meal that brings together juicy chicken and tender zucchini, all smothered in gooey cheese. This easy-to-make casserole is perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, offering a comforting blend of flavors that everyone will love. With its vibrant presentation and rich aromas, this dish quickly becomes a household favorite. Plus, you can effortlessly customize it by swapping in seasonal vegetables. Whether you’re serving it for dinner or enjoying leftovers for lunch, Chicken Zucchini Bake guarantees satisfaction in every cheesy bite.
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 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 breasts in the baking dish and surround them with zucchini slices.
- Drizzle olive oil over the chicken and zucchini, then sprinkle garlic powder and remaining Italian seasoning on top.
- Cover everything generously with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven 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: 1/6 of bake (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg