Description
Discover a delicious and healthy dinner option with this Easy Chicken Zucchini Bake that combines tender chicken, vibrant zucchinis, and aromatic spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 2 medium zucchinis (diced)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (plus extra for garnish)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro or parsley (chopped)
- 2 cups cooked rice (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a large baking dish with olive oil or cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken, zucchinis, and onion. Toss gently.
- Drizzle with olive oil, then add garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Toss thoroughly.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading in a single layer.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken reaches 165°F and zucchini is tender.
- Sprinkle with chopped herbs and smoked paprika, and serve over warm cooked rice.
Notes
Feel free to customize with seasonal vegetables. For extra crunch, try broiling in the last few minutes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg