Irresistible Chicken Zucchini Bake for Busy Weeknight Dinners

This Chicken Zucchini Bake is a healthy and easy one-dish meal perfect for busy weeknights.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Healthy

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Bake

3 cups Shredded Chicken Use freshly cooked or thawed frozen.
2 cups Zucchini Sliced.
1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved.
1 cup Cheddar Cheese Shredded.
0.5 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated.
2 tablespoons Olive Oil For greasing the baking dish.
1 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes Optional.

Equipment

Oven
Mixing Bowl
9x13-inch baking dish
Spatula
spoon

Method

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, sliced zucchini, halved cherry tomatoes, cheddar cheese, and half of the Parmesan cheese. Mix thoroughly.
Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with olive oil.
Transfer the mixed ingredients into the greased baking dish and spread evenly.
Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese over the top.
Bake for 25-30 minutes until zucchini is tender and cheese is golden.
Let cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh basil if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 35gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure zucchini slices are uniform for even cooking and check for doneness around 25 minutes.

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