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a white baking dish fillled with chicken and zucchini baked and topped with melted cheese.
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Chicken Zucchini Bake

This chicken zucchini bake is an easy, one-pan dinner made with seasoned chicken breasts, seasoned zucchini, a light, savory sauce, and melted cheese. Simple and comforting, and makes for a perfect weeknight dinner.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Diet: Diabetic
Skill Level: Intermediate
Servings: 6
Author: Rena Awada

Ingredients

  • 4 medium Zucchini diced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • Kosher salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons smoked or sweet paprika divided
  • 1.5 pounds Boneless skinless chicken breast cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 large sweet onion diced
  • 1 cup shredded Monterrey jack cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375F. In a large bowl, combine the 4 medium Zucchini, 1 large sweet onion, 1 tablespoon of the 2 tablespoons olive oil, and half of the seasonings (Kosher salt and pepper, and one tablespoon of the 2 tablespoons smoked or sweet paprika) until nicely coated. Set aside.
  • Place the cubed 1.5 pounds Boneless skinless chicken breast in a bowl and toss to evenly coat with the remaining paprika, some salt and pepper, and 2 tablespoons cornstarch.
    seasoned chicken bites in a bowl.
  • Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the chicken in a single layer and cook until golden on both sides, but not fully cooked through (about 3-4 minutes).
    seared chicken bites in a skillet.
  • Pour the 1/2 cup chicken broth and stir to deglaze the pan.
  • In a baking dish, spread the seasoned onion and zucchini.
    Seasoned zucchini and onions were added to a baking dish.
  • Pour the seared chicken and broth over the zucchini in the dish.
    seared chicken added over the zucchini in a baking dish.
  • Sprinkle with the 1 cup shredded Monterrey jack cheese and 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese. Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
    cheese sprinkled over chicken and zucchini in a baking dish.
  • Bake for 25 minutes, then uncover and stir well; Continue to and bake, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes more, just until lightly golden on top.
    a white baking dish with baked chicken and zucchini bites topped with cheese.
  • Stir into the dish before serving.

Notes

  • You may use any other veggies of your choice, like bell peppers, broccoli, green beans, mushrooms, and so on. 
  • Boneless and skinless Chicken thighs can be used instead of the chicken breasts.
  • You do not have to cook the zucchini before baking it. 
  • Use any other cheese you have on hand.
  • Vegetable works if that's what you have.
  • Cut the chicken into the same-sized pieces so they cook evenly.

Nutrition

Calories: 296kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 403mg | Potassium: 917mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1549IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 221mg | Iron: 2mg