Chicken Zucchini Bake
This Easy Chicken Zucchini Bake is a healthy, high-protein dinner made in one pan! Tender chicken and caramelized zucchini with smoky spices, ready in 30 minutes. Perfect for a simple, satisfying weeknight meal.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 280kcal
Equipment
- 9x13 inch Baking Dish or Large Baking Sheet
- Colander
- Large Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 medium zucchinis, chopped into 1/2-inch chunks
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1.5 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss chopped zucchini with ½ tsp salt in a colander. Let sit 10 mins, then rinse and pat VERY dry.
- In a large bowl, combine chicken, dried zucchini, onion, and garlic. Drizzle with oil, add all spices, and toss to coat evenly.
- Spread mixture in a single layer on a lined baking sheet. Bake 20-25 mins until chicken is cooked (165°F) and zucchini is tender.
- For more color, broil 2-3 mins. Garnish with fresh herbs and serve.
Notes
Pro Tips: To prevent a watery bake, salt your chopped zucchini and pat it completely dry before mixing. Cut the chicken and zucchini into uniform, bite-sized pieces for even cooking. Spread the mixture in a single layer in your baking dish to ensure everything roasts and caramelizes instead of steaming. For maximum flavor, don't be shy with the smoked paprika—it's the star of the spice blend. This dish is ideal for meal prep; store portions with rice or quinoa for easy lunches all week.