Description
Enjoy our delicious Baked Chicken and Zucchini Casserole with Tomato that’s low carb and easy to make! Try this flavorful recipe today!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small zucchini (sliced)
- 1 medium tomato (diced)
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese
- dash garlic powder
- dash salt
- dash pepper
- ½ teaspoon basil
- ½ teaspoon oregano
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Butterfly the chicken breasts to create four thin pieces and season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and brown the chicken for about 2-3 minutes per side.
- In the same skillet, sauté sliced zucchini until soft, then add diced tomatoes along with basil and oregano; season to taste.
- Layer the browned chicken in a baking dish and pour the vegetable mixture on top.
- Bake uncovered for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven, sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the top, and bake for an additional 5 minutes until melted.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 casserole (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Fresh ingredients enhance flavor; opt for seasonal veggies. Feel free to adjust seasoning levels based on your preference. Letting the casserole rest for a few minutes after baking allows flavors to meld.