Easy Baked Chicken and Zucchini Recipe for a Healthy Delight
A delicious and simple recipe for baked chicken and zucchini that makes for a healthy meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Healthy
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Add the chicken breasts and zucchini to the bowl and toss until evenly coated.
- Arrange the chicken and zucchini on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the zucchini is tender.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken for a few hours before baking.
- Serve with a side of quinoa or brown rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast and half a zucchini
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg