Description
Chicken and Zucchini slides into comfort dinner territory with zero fuss and maximum flavor. Sizzling golden chicken nestled against tender zucchini makes weeknight meals simple and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Vegetables:
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
Seasonings and Spices:
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Crank your oven to a blazing 425°F for perfect caramelization.
- Whisk 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil with garlic powder, smoked paprika, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper in a spacious mixing bowl.
- Drop 4 chicken breasts, 2 sliced zucchinis, and 1 chopped onion into the seasoning mixture. Massage the marinade thoroughly into every crevice of the ingredients.
- Let the ingredients luxuriate in the marinade for 15 minutes, allowing flavors to deeply penetrate.
- Spread the marinated chicken, zucchini, and onion across a baking dish in a single even layer.
- Slide the dish into the preheated 425°F oven and bake uncovered for precisely 30 minutes.
- Check that your chicken reaches a golden-brown exterior and zucchini turns fork-tender.
- Remove from the oven and pause for 3-4 minutes before serving to let juices redistribute.
Notes
- Always use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature for safe cooking.
- Slice zucchini uniformly to guarantee even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- For a low-carb version, swap onions with bell peppers or add extra zucchini to boost vegetable content.
- Let the chicken rest after baking to help retain moisture and enhance overall flavor of the meat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 235 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg