Description
Warm up your evenings with this delightful Chicken Zucchini Bake, a comforting dish that features tender chicken and fresh zucchini, topped with gooey cheese. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep, this recipe is not only easy to make but also packed with nutrients. Enjoy a wholesome meal that balances indulgence and healthiness, ensuring everyone at the table goes back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) chicken breast, diced
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced
- 1 cup (100g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup (50g) shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Italian herbs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish with olive oil.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté chopped onions in olive oil until translucent (about 5 minutes), then add minced garlic for another minute.
- Add diced chicken to the skillet; season with salt, pepper, and Italian herbs. Cook until no longer pink (7-10 minutes).
- Stir in sliced zucchini and cook until just tender (3–5 minutes).
- Transfer mixture to the greased baking dish and top with mozzarella and cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden brown. Let it sit before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg