Baked Chicken and Zucchini

Baked Chicken and Zucchini

This chicken and zucchini recipe is a perfect summertime dish. Baked chicken with zucchini, tomatoes, and fresh basil is colorful and tasty.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
60 mins
Yield:
4 chicken breasts
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 cup dry bread crumbs, divided
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 5 zucchinis, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 4 tomatoes, sliced
  • cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil

Directions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

Step 2
Beat together egg, water, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl. Set 2 tablespoons bread crumbs aside; pour remaining bread crumbs into a large resealable plastic bag.

Step 3
Dip chicken in egg mixture, then place in the plastic bag and shake to coat with bread crumbs.

Step 4
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook coated chicken in hot oil until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove chicken from the skillet.

Step 5
Add remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil to the skillet; cook and stir zucchini and garlic over medium heat until zucchini is slightly tender, about 2 minutes. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.

Step 6
Sprinkle 2 tablespoons reserved bread crumbs over zucchini. Top with tomato slices, 2/3 cup mozzarella cheese, and basil. Arrange chicken on top. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil.

Step 7
Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, about 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Uncover and sprinkle with remaining 1/3 cup mozzarella cheese. Bake until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

506
Calories
24g
Fat
34g
Carbs
40g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 506
% Daily Value *
Total Fat24g 31%
Saturated Fat6g 32%
Cholesterol129mg 43%
Sodium768mg 33%
Total Carbohydrate34g 12%
Dietary Fiber6g 20%
Total Sugars10g
Protein40g
Vitamin C58mg 290%
Calcium343mg 26%
Iron4mg 21%
Potassium1232mg 26%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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