Baked Chicken and Zucchini Casserole with Tomato
Baked Chicken and Zucchini Casserole with Tomato is a delightful and nutritious dish that combines tender chicken, fresh zucchini, and juicy tomatoes into one hearty meal. This low-carb casserole is topped with melted mozzarella cheese, creating a flavorful experience that’s perfect for family dinners or meal prepping throughout the week. With only 10 minutes of prep time, this recipe is quick and simple, ensuring you can enjoy a satisfying dinner without spending hours in the kitchen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small zucchini
- 1 medium tomato (diced)
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese
- Garlic powder for seasoning
- Salt for seasoning
- Pepper for seasoning
- Basil for seasoning
- Oregano for seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Butterfly slice the chicken breasts and season with garlic powder, salt, pepper, basil, and oregano.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet; brown chicken slices for 2-3 minutes on each side.
- Transfer chicken to a baking dish.
- In the same skillet, sauté diced zucchini until soft (about 3-4 minutes), then add diced tomatoes and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Pour the vegetable mixture over the chicken in the baking dish.
- Bake uncovered for 20 minutes, sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top, then bake for an additional 5 minutes until melted.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of casserole (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 85mg