Description
A simple and satisfying one-dish meal featuring chicken and zucchini, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 medium zucchinis, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
- 2 cups cooked rice, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a large baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken pieces, zucchini, and onion.
- Drizzle olive oil over the mixture and add garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Toss thoroughly.
- Transfer the seasoned mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it in a single layer.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until chicken is 165°F and zucchini is tender.
- Remove from oven, sprinkle with chopped herbs and smoked paprika, and serve over rice.
Notes
For a crispier top, broil for 1-2 minutes at the end, but keep an eye on it.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: chicken, zucchini, easy dinner, one-dish meal, healthy