BAKED CHICKEN AND ZUCCHINI

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This easy baked chicken and zucchini recipe is one of my favorites. I make it often in summer. It's especially good with tomatoes fresh from the garden. -Sheryl Goodnough, Eliot, Maine

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large egg
1 tablespoon water
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup dry bread crumbs
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
5 medium zucchini, sliced
4 medium tomatoes, sliced
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
2 teaspoons minced fresh basil

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, beat egg, water, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. Set aside 2 tablespoons bread crumbs. Place the remaining crumbs in a large shallow dish. Dip chicken into egg mixture, then place in crumbs and turn to coat. , In a large skillet, cook chicken in 2 tablespoons oil until golden brown, 2-3 minutes on each side; remove and set aside. In the same skillet, saute zucchini in remaining oil until crisp-tender; drain. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. , Sprinkle the reserved bread crumbs over the zucchini. Top with tomato slices; sprinkle with 2/3 cup mozzarella cheese, basil and remaining salt. Top with chicken. Cover and bake at 400° until a thermometer reads 170°, about 25 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 572 calories, Fat 27g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 169mg cholesterol, Sodium 898mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 49g protein.

Zadan Vassel
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken and zucchini.


Nikayla Torres
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious meal. The chicken is lean and the zucchini is full of nutrients.


Md Akash raj
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I love the way the chicken and zucchini cook together in this dish. The flavors are amazing.


Osego Morae
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This is a great recipe for a potluck or party. It's easy to make and it's always a hit with a crowd.


Aramiri Nation
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This dish is perfect for a summer meal. The zucchini is fresh and flavorful.


Pari Shah
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can add any vegetables you like, and you can use any type of sauce.


Shijon Rocky
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This is a great recipe for a budget-friendly meal. The chicken and zucchini are both inexpensive ingredients.


JAZ C
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's easy to make and it always turns out great.


Janet Mullins
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This is a great recipe for a healthy meal. The chicken is lean and the zucchini is full of nutrients.


NWOKEABIA ELYON
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This dish is so flavorful! The sauce is amazing.


Boipelo Selema
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I love the combination of chicken and zucchini in this dish. The zucchini adds a nice sweetness to the dish.


Welder Sumnto
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Paddy Sweeney
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook chicken, and this recipe is a great one. The chicken is so moist and flavorful.


MD: Bishal
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the zucchini in this dish.


BIG BEAR AJ
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I love this recipe because it's so versatile. You can add any vegetables you like, and you can use any type of sauce. I've even made this dish with ground turkey instead of chicken.


Arif Mahbub
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This dish is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I usually double the recipe so I can have leftovers for lunch the next day.


Zohaib Shahbaz
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I've made this dish several times and it always turns out great. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken and zucchini.


Dula Biswas
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This is one of my favorite recipes! I love the combination of chicken and zucchini, and the sauce is always so flavorful. I usually serve this dish with rice or pasta.


sanju ahmed
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The chicken was cooked to perfection and the zucchini was nice and tender. The sauce was also very flavorful.


Matthew Schlamp
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This dish was so easy to make and turned out so delicious! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the zucchini was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


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