Description
Baked Chicken and Zucchini is a wholesome, flavorful dish featuring tender, juicy chicken breasts paired with vibrant zucchini. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, delivering a satisfying meal without hassle. The combination of simple seasonings and fresh ingredients creates a delightful aroma that will fill your kitchen and delight your taste buds. Get ready to impress your loved ones with this colorful, nutritious dish that’s as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into half-moons
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Coat a large baking dish with olive oil.
- In a bowl, drizzle olive oil over chicken breasts and season with garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Rub the spices into the chicken.
- Slice zucchini into half-moons and arrange them around the chicken in the baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (about 6 oz) with zucchini
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg