Description
This Easy Baked Chicken and Zucchini Recipe is a simple and flavorful dish that’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Tender chicken breasts are baked with seasoned zucchini and topped with a cheesy blend for a satisfying meal that’s sure to please the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken and Zucchini:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For Topping:
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the Chicken and Zucchini: Place the chicken breasts in the center of the dish and arrange the sliced zucchini around them. Drizzle with olive oil and season with garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven, top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10–15 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted.
- Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- You can add cherry tomatoes or red pepper flakes for extra flavor.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with veggies
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
