Description
A comforting one-dish meal featuring succulent chicken breasts and fresh zucchini, all baked together for a delightful dinner experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 medium zucchini, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut the zucchini into bite-sized pieces for even cooking.
- In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds.
- Add the chicken breasts, season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, and sear for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Add zucchini around the chicken in the skillet.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
For extra flavor, consider marinating the chicken in advance. This dish pairs beautifully with quinoa salad or crusty French bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg