How to Make Baked Chicken and Zucchini - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to easy and delicious weeknight meals, it's hard to beat a simple baked chicken dish. And when you add zucchini to the mix, you've got a nutritious, satisfying meal that the whole family will love. This recipe for Baked Chicken and Zucchini is a fantastic way to make the most of summer's bounty of fresh zucchini, while also keeping things simple and fuss-free in the kitchen.

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Ingredients

  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 cup dry bread crumbs, divided
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 5 zucchinis, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 4 tomatoes, sliced
  • cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 chicken breasts

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Beat together egg, water, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl. Set 2 tablespoons bread crumbs aside; pour remaining bread crumbs into a large resealable plastic bag.
  • Dip chicken in egg mixture, then place in the plastic bag and shake to coat with bread crumbs.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook coated chicken in hot oil until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove chicken from the skillet.
  • Add remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil to the skillet; cook and stir zucchini and garlic over medium heat until zucchini is slightly tender, about 2 minutes. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.
  • Sprinkle 2 tablespoons reserved bread crumbs over zucchini. Top with tomato slices, 2/3 cup mozzarella cheese, and basil. Arrange chicken on top. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, about 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Uncover and sprinkle with remaining 1/3 cup mozzarella cheese. Bake until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    506 cal.

    • Total Fat: 24g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 129mg
    • Sodium: 768mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 34g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 40g
    • Vitamin C: 58mg
    • Calcium: 343mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 1232mg