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Chicken Zucchini Bake

Healthy Chicken Zucchini Bake That's Bursting with Flavor

This Chicken Zucchini Bake is a flavorful, healthy dish that's perfect for dinner and easy to prepare.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bake
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 medium zucchini fresh
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 medium red onion thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
For the Seasoning
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes optional
For the Toppings
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese or feta cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • large bowl
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with olive oil.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the chicken, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and garlic. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with oregano, basil, paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss until well coated.
  3. Spread the mixture evenly in the greased baking dish and top with mozzarella and Parmesan.
  4. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese is golden.
  5. Let it cool slightly, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish can be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated for up to 24 hours before baking.

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