Easy Baked Chicken and Zucchini Recipe
This Easy Baked Chicken and Zucchini Recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. With just 10 minutes of prep time, this one-pan dish combines tender chicken breast with nutritious zucchini and aromatic spices, resulting in a flavorful meal that’s both satisfying and healthy. Enjoy it as a comforting dinner option or serve it to impress your guests. Pair it with quinoa, rice, or a fresh salad for a complete meal that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 1 zucchini (sliced and chopped)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp sea salt
- ¼ tsp freshly milled pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine garlic powder, smoked paprika, dried oregano, cumin, sea salt, freshly milled pepper, and olive oil to create the marinade.
- Add the chicken pieces, chopped onion, and zucchini to the bowl. Toss until well coated; marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and spread evenly. Bake uncovered for about 30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg