Description
This easy baked chicken and zucchini recipe is a flavorful and nutritious one-pan meal that is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Tender chicken pieces are combined with fresh zucchini and aromatic seasonings, then baked to perfection. Serve this dish with your favorite grains for a complete and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Vegetables:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 medium onion, chopped into large pieces
- 1 zucchini, sliced vertically into four large pieces, then chopped
Seasonings:
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp sea salt, or to taste
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper, or to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Prepare the marinade: In a large bowl, combine the spices, salt, pepper, and olive oil to form a marinade.
- Marinate the ingredients: Add the chicken, onion, and zucchini to the marinade. Toss well to coat evenly. Marinate for 15 minutes to 24 hours in the refrigerator for enhanced flavor.
- Bake: Transfer the marinated chicken and vegetables to a baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven at 425°F for 30 minutes.
- Serve: Serve hot with fluffy quinoa or buttery rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
