Description
This Baked Chicken and Zucchini recipe is an easy and healthy dinner idea packed with protein and fresh vegetables. Perfect for meal prep or a weeknight dinner, it features juicy oven-baked chicken, tender zucchini, garlic, and herbs, all roasted to perfection. A low-carb, gluten-free chicken dish the whole family will love.
Ingredients
2 medium zucchini
2 chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Slice zucchini into half-inch rounds and cut chicken into bite-sized pieces.
3. Mince the garlic.
4. In a large bowl, toss chicken and zucchini with olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and paprika.
5. Spread the mixture on a parchment-lined baking sheet without crowding.
6. Bake for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until chicken is cooked and zucchini is golden.
7. Serve hot with a sprinkle of parmesan or squeeze of lemon if desired.
Notes
This dish feeds 4 and is ideal for meal prep.
You can substitute chicken thighs for more flavor and moisture.
Add red onions or mushrooms to make it heartier.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 75mg