Description
Chicken and zucchini emerge as a delightful dinner solution when you’re craving something simple yet satisfying. Roasted together with herbs and a splash of olive oil, this one-pan meal brings comfort right to your kitchen table.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1 medium zucchini
- 1 medium onion
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Sea salt
- Pepper
Cooking Ingredient:
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Mix 1 teaspoon each of garlic powder, smoked paprika, dried oregano, and cumin with sea salt and pepper in a large mixing bowl. Your seasoning blend will create amazing flavor depth.
- Pour 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil into the seasoning mixture, whisking until completely combined. The oil helps distribute spices evenly.
- Slice 1 medium zucchini and 1 medium onion into thin, uniform pieces. Cutting vegetables similarly ensures consistent cooking.
- Chop 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast into bite-sized chunks. Smaller pieces will cook faster and absorb more marinade.
- Add chicken, zucchini, and onion to the seasoning bowl. Toss ingredients thoroughly to coat every surface with marinade.
- Let the marinated mixture rest for 15 minutes at room temperature. This helps flavors penetrate the ingredients.
- Preheat your oven to 425F. The high temperature will help create a golden, slightly crispy exterior.
- Transfer the marinated mixture into a baking dish, spreading ingredients in a single layer. Avoid overcrowding to ensure even cooking.
- Bake uncovered for exactly 30 minutes at 425F. Your chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165F for safe consumption.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 3-5 minutes before serving. This allows juices to redistribute throughout the dish.
Notes
- Let the chicken marinate longer for deeper flavor, as the spices need time to penetrate the meat.
- Choose fresh, firm zucchini to prevent excess water from making the dish soggy during baking.
- Check chicken’s internal temperature reaches 165°F with a meat thermometer for safe, perfectly cooked protein.
- Line your baking dish with parchment paper for easier cleanup and to prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg