Easy Chicken Zucchini Bake: A Healthy Twist for Busy Nights
A quick and healthy chicken zucchini bake, perfect for those busy nights when you want something nutritious and delicious.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low-Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups sliced zucchini
- 1 pound chicken breast, cubed
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the zucchini, cubed chicken, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and olive oil.
- Mix well and transfer to a baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked and the cheese is golden brown.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken in your favorite spices before baking.
- Feel free to substitute zucchini with other vegetables such as bell peppers or mushrooms.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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