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Chicken Zucchini Bake

Savory Chicken Zucchini Bake for a Healthy Family Dinner

This Chicken Zucchini Bake is a healthy, gluten-free and low-carb option that combines chicken, zucchini, and tomatoes in a delicious Mediterranean dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bake
  • 2 pieces Chicken Breasts can substitute with turkey or tofu
  • 2 medium Zucchini use fresh zucchini
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 1 medium Red Onion thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano or fresh oregano if available
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Basil or fresh basil
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika optional
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper freshly ground
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes optional
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese can substitute with feta
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • 9×13-inch baking dish
  • mixing bowl
  • Oven

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with olive oil.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken breasts, sliced zucchini, halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, and minced garlic. Drizzle with olive oil and add all herbs and seasonings. Toss until well coated.
  4. Spread the chicken and vegetable mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
  5. Generously sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top.
  6. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
  7. After 20 minutes, carefully remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
  8. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve.
  9. Enjoy your Chicken Zucchini Bake warm!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 660mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish is versatile; swap ingredients to suit your preferred flavors. Great for meal prep and can be enjoyed with rice or crusty bread.

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