Description
Indulge in a heartwarming meal with this Scrumptious Tasty Chicken Zucchini Bake. Combining juicy chicken and fresh zucchini, this one-dish wonder is not only easy to prepare but also packed with flavor and nutrition. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, it offers a healthy twist on comfort food that will satisfy even the pickiest eaters.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 medium zucchinis (about 12 oz or 340g), sliced
- 1 cup (100g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil (or 1 tablespoon fresh basil)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sliced zucchini; sauté until slightly softened.
- Add the chicken pieces into the skillet, season with salt, pepper, and basil. Cook until the chicken is browned on all sides.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish, sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top, then cover with foil.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes. Remove foil during the last 10 minutes to brown the cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (about 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg