Description
This Chicken Zucchini Bake is a wholesome one-pan meal that pairs juicy chicken with fresh zucchini and melty cheese in a flavorful, easy-to-make dinner perfect for busy nights.
Ingredients
- 1½ lb chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 medium zucchini, sliced into ½-inch rounds
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup grated mozzarella or cheddar cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil or Italian seasoning
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional garnish: fresh basil or parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 °F (200 °C) and lightly grease a 9×13″ baking dish.
- In a bowl, toss chicken with 1 Tbsp olive oil, half the garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Spread seasoned chicken evenly in the baking dish.
- In the same bowl, toss zucchini and tomatoes (if using) with remaining oil, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Arrange zucchini over the chicken, followed by sliced onion.
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese evenly over the vegetables.
- Cover and bake for 20 minutes.
- Uncover, top with mozzarella cheese, and bake another 10–12 minutes until cheese is golden and melted.
- Let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with basil or parsley before serving.
Notes
- Swap zucchini with summer squash, eggplant, or bell peppers.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes or olives for bold flavor.
- Use feta or goat cheese for tanginess.
- Add cream or Greek yogurt for creaminess.
- Top with buttered breadcrumbs for a crunchy crust.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
