Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of our Chicken Zucchini Bake, a hearty one-dish meal that combines juicy chicken breasts and fresh zucchini, all smothered in gooey mozzarella cheese. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights and family gatherings, offering a comforting blend of flavors and textures that will leave your taste buds craving more.
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) and grease a baking dish with non-stick spray.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and half of the Italian seasoning.
- Arrange the seasoned chicken in the baking dish surrounded by zucchini slices.
- Drizzle olive oil over everything and sprinkle with garlic powder and the remaining Italian seasoning.
- Top generously with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the casserole (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg