Description
A cozy, healthy, and easy baked dish combining juicy chicken and tender zucchini topped with melted cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights!
Ingredients
Scale
Main ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 medium zucchini, sliced into half moons or small chunks (Choose medium zucchini for best results)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced or grated
- 1 medium onion, diced (optional) (adds flavor)
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, for meltiness
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, for flavor
- to taste salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning or a mix of oregano and basil
- optional cherry tomatoes, spinach, mushrooms, red pepper flakes (for variations)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Lightly oil your baking dish.
- In a bowl, toss the chicken pieces with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic, and Italian seasoning. Let it sit for 10 minutes if possible.
- Slice the zucchini and pat it lightly with a paper towel if it looks wet.
Assembly
- Add the seasoned chicken to the baking dish in an even layer.
- Add the zucchini and onion (if using) into the dish and toss everything so it’s coated.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the top, then add parmesan.
Baking
- Bake for about 20 to 30 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is golden.
- Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
To make it more casserole-style, consider adding more cheese. If using zucchini that releases a lot of water, you can spoon off excess liquid before adding more cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 30
