Description
A simple yet flavorful dinner option that combines chicken and zucchini in a baked dish, 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 chicken, zucchini, and onion, tossing gently.
- Drizzle olive oil over the mixture, add garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Toss thoroughly.
- Transfer the mixture to the baking dish, spreading it in a single layer.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F and zucchini is tender.
- Remove from oven, sprinkle with fresh herbs and smoked paprika. Serve over warm rice.
Notes
Perfect for meal prep and can be customized with different vegetables or spices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: chicken, zucchini, easy dinner, healthy recipe, weeknight meal