Baked Chicken and Zucchini Casserole with Tomato
Baked Chicken and Zucchini Casserole with Tomato is a wholesome and flavorful dish that brings together tender chicken, fresh zucchini, and juicy tomatoes, all topped with melted mozzarella cheese. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep, this low-carb casserole is quick to prepare and sure to please both kids and adults alike. With just 10 minutes of prep time, you can have a nutritious meal ready in under an hour!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless chicken breasts
- 1 small zucchini
- 1 medium tomato (diced)
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- dash garlic powder
- dash salt
- 1/2 teaspoon basil
- dash pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
Instructions
- Butterfly slice the chicken breasts into four thin pieces. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- In a frying pan, heat olive oil over medium heat and brown the chicken for 2-3 minutes on each side. Transfer to a medium baking dish.
- Sauté the zucchini until soft in the same pan. Add diced tomato, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper; cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Pour the vegetable mixture over the chicken in the baking dish.
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and bake for 20 minutes. Add mozzarella cheese on top and bake for an additional 5 minutes until melted.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of casserole (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 85mg