Description
This Easy Baked Chicken and Zucchini recipe is a simple and flavorful one-pan meal that is perfect for a quick and healthy dinner. Juicy chicken breasts are baked to perfection with tender zucchini and topped with melted cheese for a delicious finish.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Zucchini:
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into half-moons
For Topping:
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the Chicken and Zucchini: Arrange the chicken breasts in the baking dish and surround them with sliced zucchini. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with garlic, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss gently to coat the zucchini in seasoning.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the chicken and zucchini during the last 5 minutes of baking until melted and bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in olive oil, garlic, and Italian seasoning for 30 minutes before baking.
- You can add cherry tomatoes or bell peppers for more color and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with zucchini
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
