Description
A delightful and comforting Chicken Zucchini Bake featuring tender chicken, vibrant zucchini, and melted cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean chicken breast, diced
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Italian seasoning (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Toss in the diced chicken, season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, and sauté until browned (about 6-8 minutes).
- Layer sliced zucchini in a baking dish.
- Spread the chicken mixture over the zucchini.
- Top with shredded cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until chicken is cooked and cheese is melted.
Notes
Opt for organic chicken and freshly shredded cheese for best results. For a healthier version, try low-fat cheese or add spinach.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg