Baked Chicken and Zucchini

Recipesfull introduces to you: Chicken Breast Recipes. (Baked Chicken and Zucchini). A perfect summertime dish, this baked chicken with zucchini, tomatoes, and fresh basil is colorful and tasty.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Total: 50 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Baked Chicken and Zucchini

Ingredients

1 egg

1 tablespoon water

½ teaspoon salt

⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

1 cup dry bread crumbs

2 tablespoons olive oil

4 skinless

boneless chicken breast halves

1 tablespoon minced garlic

2 tablespoons olive oil

5 zucchinis

sliced

4 tomatoes

sliced

⅔ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil

⅓ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Meat and Poultry

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 2

Beat egg water salt and pepper in a shallow bowl. Set 2 tablespoons bread crumbs aside; pour remaining bread crumbs into a large resealable plastic bag. Dip chicken in egg mixture then place in bag and shake to coat.

Step 3

Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken in skillet until browned 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove chicken from pan. Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil to skillet; cook and stir zucchini and garlic over medium heat until zucchini is slightly tender about 2 minutes. Transfer to prepared baking dish.

Step 4

Sprinkle 2 tablespoons reserved bread crumbs over zucchini. Top with tomato slices 2/3 cup mozzarella cheese and basil. Place chicken on top of zucchini layer. Cover baking dish with aluminum foil.

Step 5

Bake in preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear about 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Uncover and sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese. Bake until cheese is melted about 5 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Baked Chicken and Zucchini

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 505.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 39.8g 80%

Carbohydrates: 34.1g 11%

Dietary Fiber: 5.5g 22%

Sugars: 9.6g

Fat: 24.1g 37%

Saturated Fat: 6.3g 32%

Cholesterol: 129.2mg 43%

Vitamin A Iu: 1751IU 35%

Niacin Equivalents: 21.8mg 168%

Vitamin B6: 1.2mg 74%

Vitamin C: 58mg 97%

Folate: 130.2mcg 33%

Calcium: 342.7mg 34%

Iron: 3.7mg 21%

Magnesium: 97.8mg 35%

Potassium: 1232.1mg 35%

Sodium: 768.4mg 31%

Thiamin: 0.5mg 52%

Calories From Fat: 216.8

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.