Description
A healthy one-pan dinner with juicy chicken, tender zucchini, melted cheese, and Mediterranean herbs. Low-carb, high-protein, and full of flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into chunks
- 3 medium zucchinis, sliced into rounds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¾ cup shredded mozzarella or Italian cheese blend
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Toss chicken and zucchini with olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Spread evenly in a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan over top.
- Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F and cheese is golden.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for extra tenderness.
- Add olives or cherry tomatoes for variety.
- Substitute feta for mozzarella for tangy flavor.
- Store leftovers in refrigerator up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Baking, One-Pan
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 46g
- Cholesterol: 125mg