Description
This garlic chicken zucchini bake is a fast, one‑pan dinner that blends juicy chicken breast cubes with thinly sliced zucchini, aromatic garlic, and Italian seasoning, all tossed in olive oil and topped with melted mozzarella. In just 30 minutes you get a golden, cheesy crust and tender vegetables, making it perfect for busy weeknights, meal‑prep, or a comforting family meal that delivers protein, flavor, and wholesome nutrition. Serve it hot, alongside a side salad for bright, balanced now tast
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced
- 1 pound chicken breast, cubed
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine chicken, zucchini, garlic, Italian seasoning, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Spread mixture in a baking dish.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top.
- Bake 25-30 minutes until chicken is cooked through and cheese is bubbly.
Notes
- For a spicier version
- add sliced beef beef beef pepperoni or red pepper flakes. This dish freezes well for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: garlic chicken zucchini bake, easy chicken dinner, zucchini bake recipe, weeknight meals, one pan chicken, healthy family dinner