Go Back

Delicious Chicken Zucchini Bake

A cozy one-dish dinner with seasoned chicken, tender zucchini, and a golden melted cheese topping.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 390 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 oven
  • 1 Large mixing bowl
  • 1 baking dish medium round or similar size casserole dish
  • 1 Small bowl for mixing cheese
  • 1 measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients
  

Chicken and zucchini

  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast cut into bite-size pieces
  • 2 medium zucchini sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes plus more for garnish if desired

Cheese and finish

  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley or basil chopped, for garnish

Instructions
 

Prepare the dish

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F and lightly grease a medium baking dish or round ceramic casserole dish.
  • Place the chicken pieces in a large bowl. Add the olive oil, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes. Toss until the chicken is evenly coated.
  • Add the sliced zucchini to the bowl and gently toss to coat with the seasonings.
  • Transfer the chicken and zucchini mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer.
  • Pour the heavy cream evenly over the top of the mixture.
  • In a small bowl, mix the mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan. Sprinkle the cheese evenly over the chicken and zucchini.

Bake and serve

  • Bake uncovered for 30 to 35 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through to 165°F and the zucchini is tender.
  • For extra browning, broil for 1 to 2 minutes at the end, watching closely.
  • Let the bake rest for 5 minutes, then garnish with chopped parsley or basil and extra red pepper flakes if desired before serving.

Notes

Cut the chicken into even pieces for consistent cooking. Pat zucchini dry if it seems very watery. Cook chicken to 165°F. Broil briefly at the end for a more golden cheese topping.