Description
A comforting, healthy chicken zucchini bake featuring juicy chicken and fresh zucchini, all baked to golden perfection. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into thin rounds
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (or grated Parmesan)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano or basil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Coat the chicken breasts with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Slice zucchinis evenly and mix them with minced garlic in a bowl.
- In a baking dish, layer the sliced zucchinis at the bottom, followed by the seasoned chicken on top. Sprinkle cheese generously over everything.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown, ensuring the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
Notes
- For added flavor, consider searing the chicken briefly before baking.
- You can substitute chicken with turkey or add bell peppers for variety.
- Ensure even cooking by slicing zucchini uniformly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe (approximately 230g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg