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Chicken Zucchini Bake

Delicious Chicken Zucchini Bake That's Guilt-Free Goodness

This Chicken Zucchini Bake combines savory chicken, vibrant zucchini, and gooey cheese in a healthy, guilt-free dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bake
  • 2 pieces Chicken Breasts can substitute with turkey or tofu
  • 2 medium Zucchinis can substitute with yellow squash or eggplant
  • 1 cup Bell Peppers (Red & Yellow) feel free to mix varieties
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese can use dairy-free cheese
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese skip or use nutritional yeast for vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder can use fresh garlic, adjust amount to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder or use fresh onions
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano can substitute with Italian seasoning blend
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Basil fresh basil is more potent
  • to taste teaspoon Salt & Black Pepper adjust to personal taste
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil can also use avocado oil
  • 1 cup Marinara Sauce homemade or store-bought

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Baking dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Chicken Zucchini Bake
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Brown cubed chicken for 5-7 minutes until golden, then remove from heat.
  3. Combine sliced zucchinis and bell peppers with garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Toss with remaining olive oil.
  4. Layer half of the seasoned vegetable mixture in the bottom of a baking dish.
  5. Top with browned chicken and spoon marinara sauce over it.
  6. Layer remaining vegetables on top of the chicken and marinara.
  7. Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top.
  8. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes, uncovering for an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is golden.
  9. Let the bake rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 75mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge or use the microwave to reheat. Heat in the oven for best results.

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