Easy Baked Chicken and Zucchini Recipe for a Juicy Dinner Delight
This easy baked chicken and zucchini recipe is a delightful, juicy dinner option that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, mix the olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Add the chicken breasts to the bowl and coat them well with the seasoning mixture.
- In a baking dish, arrange the seasoned chicken breasts and sliced zucchinis.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken for a few hours before baking.
- This dish pairs well with a side salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast and zucchini slices
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg