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High Protein Easy Chicken Zucchini Bake

This High Protein Easy Chicken Zucchini Bake is a weeknight hero lean chicken, fresh veggies, and easy prep baked into one comforting, wholesome dish. It’s everything you want from a healthy oven chicken recipe: simple, flavorful, and deeply satisfying.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 large chicken breasts about 1 lb, trimmed
  • 3 medium zucchinis sliced into rounds
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 small yellow onion thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil divided
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup shredded low-fat mozzarella optional
  • fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Oven
  • 9×13 Baking Dish
  • Skillet

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a bowl, toss zucchini, bell pepper, onion, and garlic with 1 tbsp olive oil, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly in a 9×13 baking dish.
  3. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In a skillet over medium heat, sear each side for about 2 minutes until lightly browned. Place over veggie mixture in baking dish.
  4. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and veggies are tender.
  5. If using cheese, add mozzarella in the final 5 minutes of baking. Return to oven until melted.
  6. Remove from oven, let rest 2–3 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.

Notes

Feel free to swap in chicken thighs or add mushrooms or tomatoes for variety. Meal preps well and makes great leftovers. Skip cheese for NSNG style.