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