Chicken Zucchini Bake for Easy Healthy Meals
A high-protein chicken zucchini bake packed with lean chicken, veggies, and melty cheese—all in one dish. Low in carbs, easy to make, and full of cozy flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
3 medium zucchini, sliced into rounds
1 cup cherry tomatoes or 1/2 cup diced tomatoes, drained
1/2 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 cup cottage cheese or Greek yogurt (optional)
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 cup shredded mozzarella (part-skim or full-fat)
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley or basil, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9×13″ baking dish.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- In a skillet, sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until soft.
- Layer zucchini, tomatoes, and sautéed aromatics in baking dish.
- Dot with cottage cheese or Greek yogurt (if using).
- Add seasoned chicken on top. Sprinkle with cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake 15–20 minutes more, until chicken is cooked through and cheese is golden.
- Rest 5 minutes. Garnish and serve.
Notes
Use spinach, mushrooms, or yellow squash for variation. Can be made with cooked chicken and baked shorter. Great for meal prep.