Description
Baked Chicken and Zucchini is a quick, one‑pan dinner that delivers juicy chicken breasts and tender zucchini in just 30 minutes. Seasoned with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper, this healthy recipe offers comforting flavor without fuss. Perfect for busy weeknights, it pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a simple salad, making it an ideal easy meal for families seeking nutritious, satisfying dishes. Serve it hot, garnish with parsley and enjoy a protein rich veggie‑filled pla
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 medium zucchinis (sliced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- fresh parsley (chopped for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add chicken breasts and coat evenly.
- Place chicken on a parchment‑lined baking sheet and arrange sliced zucchini around it.
- Drizzle any remaining oil mixture over the zucchini.
- Bake 25‑30 minutes, until chicken reaches 165°F and zucchini is tender.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.
Notes
- For extra flavor
- add a pinch of smoked paprika or dried herbs to the spice blend. Adjust cooking time if using bone‑in thighs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with zucchini
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Baked Chicken and Zucchini, easy chicken dinner, quick chicken recipe, one pan chicken, healthy chicken meals, chicken and vegetable bake, weeknight chicken dinner, simple chicken zucchini, low carb chicken dinner, protein packed meals