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Chicken Zucchini Bake

Savory Chicken Zucchini Bake for Delightful Weeknight Dinners

This Chicken Zucchini Bake is a low-carb, gluten-free dish bursting with flavor, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken & Veggies
  • 1 pound Chicken Breasts Cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 medium Zucchini Fresh, avoid frozen
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved
  • 1 medium Red Onion Chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic Fresh, minced
For the Seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Or avocado oil
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano Or Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Basil Or fresh basil
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Or regular paprika
  • to taste Salt Basic seasoning
  • to taste Black Pepper Basic seasoning
  • optional Red Pepper Flakes For heat
For the Cheesy Topping
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese Or feta cheese
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley Chopped

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease the baking dish lightly with olive oil.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine chicken, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and garlic. Drizzle with olive oil and seasonings, and toss until coated.
  3. Transfer the mixture into the greased baking dish, spreading it evenly.
  4. Sprinkle mozzarella and parmesan cheese on top of the mixture.
  5. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
  6. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese is golden brown.
  7. Let cool for a few minutes, then garnish with parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure uniform cuts for even cooking and avoid overcrowding in the baking dish.

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