Description
Experience the delightful fusion of tender chicken and fresh zucchini in this Easy Baked Chicken and Zucchini Recipe. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, this dish requires only 10 minutes of prep time while delivering a satisfying meal that everyone will love. The combination of flavorful spices and wholesome ingredients makes it a nutritious option for any dinner table. Plus, with everything cooked in one casserole dish, cleanup is a breeze!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 zucchini, sliced and chopped
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp cumin
- Sea salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large bowl, mix garlic powder, smoked paprika, dried oregano, cumin, sea salt, pepper, and olive oil until combined.
- Add chicken pieces, onion, and zucchini to the marinade; toss to coat well.
- Let marinate for at least 15 minutes (up to 24 hours is ideal).
- Transfer the mixture to a casserole dish and bake uncovered for about 30 minutes until fully cooked.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added flavor, try marinating longer or adding different vegetables such as bell peppers. Serve with quinoa or rice for a complete meal.