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This easy Chicken Zucchini Bake recipe is a one-dish wonder, featuring a mouthwatering marinade that gives you restaurant-quality flavor. Perfect for a healthy, protein-packed weeknight meal!
What I Love About This Chicken Zucchini Bake
- Simple and Few Ingredients: This recipe requires minimal prep and uses common pantry staples.
- Flavorful Marinade: The customizable spice mixture adds delicious flavor to the chicken and veggies.
- Healthy and Hearty: This dish is packed with protein from chicken and fiber from the vegetables, making it a balanced and satisfying meal.
This recipe comes together effortlessly, with minimal prep. Toss chicken, zucchini, and a simple spice mixture together, let it marinate (optional!), and bake for a delicious weeknight dinner. I make this dish often because it is something my whole family enjoys.
Ingredients
- boneless skinless chicken breast
- yellow onion
- zucchini
- extra virgin olive oil
- garlic powder
- paprika
- dried oregano
- cumin
- salt
- black pepper
Equipment
- Cutting Board
- Chef’s Knife
- Measuring spoons
- Large Bowl
- 9×13 baking dish
How To Make Chicken Zucchini Bake
***This is just a teaser! To see the complete ingredient list and step-by-step instructions, scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the page.
Prep Oven, Baking Dish, and Marinade:
1. Preheat your oven to 425°F. Spray an 8×8-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Combine all the spices, salt, pepper, and olive oil in a large bowl.
Marinate the Chicken and Veggies:
3. Add the chopped chicken, onion, and zucchini to the marinade. Toss to coat everything evenly.
4. Let it marinate for up to 24 hours for extra flavor (optional).
Bake and Serve:
5. Transfer the chicken and veggies to a baking dish.
6. Bake uncovered at 425°F for 30 minutes.
7. Serve hot with fluffy, buttery rice. Enjoy!
Recipe Tip
I love to prep this recipe the night before and let it marinate overnight. All I have to do to get dinner on the table is pop the pan into the oven and make a quick side dish.
Make It A Meal
Serve this dish with fluffy white rice, brown rice, quinoa, and a simple green salad or crusty bread. This would be delicious with some Cilantro Lime Rice.
Storage
SERVE: Enjoy this dish hot over fluffy quinoa or rice for a complete meal.
STORE: Leftovers can be stored safely in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
FREEZE: For longer storage, let the chicken and zucchini cool completely, then transfer them to a freezer-safe container and freeze for 2-3 months.
DEFROST: Thaw frozen leftovers in the refrigerator overnight or at room temperature for 3-4 hours before reheating.
REHEAT: Reheat leftovers in a preheated oven at 350°F for 15-20 minutes or until heated through.
Recipe FAQs
This is a versatile recipe that allows for the addition of more veggies. Some ideas include cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, green onions, squash, corn, or celery.
Yes! Again, this is very flexible to add garnishes according to your liking. Try some feta cheese, cilantro, avocado slices, or lime wedges.
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Easy Baked Chicken and Zucchini
Equipment
- Cutting board
- Chef’s knife
- Measuring spoons
- Large Bowl
- 9×13 baking dish
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast , cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 medium yellow onion , chopped
- 1 zucchini sliced vertically then chopped
- 2 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Spray an 8×8-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, combine all the spices, salt, and pepper. Then, add the olive oil and mix until a marinade forms.
- Once ready, add the cut-up chicken, onion, and zucchini to the marinade. Toss to fully coat the ingredients with the seasonings. Marinate for up to 24 hours if desired.
- Transfer the chicken and veggies to the prepared baking dish and bake uncovered at 425°F for 30 minutes.
- Serve hot with fluffy buttery rice. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Loved this! Easy recipe. I had to sub some spices I was missing and it still turned out good!
Love that you could make some simple substitutions! Thank you for your review!