Description
This Baked Chicken and Zucchini recipe is a weeknight dream come true. It’s packed with flavor, high in protein, low in carbs, and easy to make with just one pan.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs chicken breast or thighs, boneless and skinless, diced
- 2 medium zucchinis, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1.5 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp paprika
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces and chop the zucchini and onion. Mince the garlic.
- Place all ingredients into a large bowl: chicken, zucchini, onion, garlic, olive oil, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss to combine well.
- Spread the mixture evenly on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring the ingredients are in a single layer.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through (165°F internal temp) and zucchini is tender and golden on the edges.
- Optionally, broil for 2–3 minutes for additional browning.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
- Serve hot over rice, quinoa, or on its own for a low-carb meal.
Notes
- Perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Great for meal prep.
- Fits well in gluten-free and low-carb diets.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Baked Chicken Zucchini, Healthy Dinner, Low Carb Recipe