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Easy Baked Chicken and Zucchini Recipe

Easy Baked Chicken and Zucchini Recipe

A simple and delicious Easy Baked Chicken and Zucchini Recipe perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Marinating Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 238 kcal

Equipment

  • Cutting Board
  • Chef’s Knife
  • measuring spoons
  • Large bowl
  • Baking dish

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 medium onion chopped into large pieces similar to the size as the chicken
  • 1 medium zucchini sliced vertically into four large pieces, then chopped into smaller pieces
  • 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt or salt to taste
  • 0.25 teaspoon freshly milled pepper or pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F.
  • Add the spices, salt, and pepper to a large bowl. Then, add the olive oil and mix everything until a marinade forms.
  • When ready, add the cut-up chicken, onion, and zucchini to the marinade. Next, toss to incorporate the ingredients and seasonings fully. For extra flavor, marinate for 15 minutes or up to 24 hours in the refrigerator.
  • Transfer the chicken and veggies to a baking dish and bake it in the oven uncovered at 425°F for 30 minutes.
  • Enjoy while hot and serve with fluffy quinoa or buttery rice.

Notes

Store leftovers in an air-tight container for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cupCalories: 238kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 27gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 71mgSodium: 644mgPotassium: 630mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 360IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 2mg
Keyword baked chicken, chicken, Easy Recipes, healthy dinner, one pan meal, zucchini
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