Description
A simple, healthy meal featuring chicken and zucchini, baked to perfection and served over warm rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 2 medium zucchinis (diced)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (plus extra for garnish)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro or parsley (chopped)
- 2 cups cooked rice (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a large baking dish with olive oil or cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, put the chicken pieces, diced zucchini, and diced onion. Toss them gently.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the mix. Add minced garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Toss well to coat.
- Transfer the seasoned mix to the prepared baking dish and spread in a single layer for even cooking.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F and zucchini is tender but not mushy.
- Remove from oven, garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley and an extra pinch of smoked paprika. Serve over warm rice.
Notes
Cut chicken and zucchini to similar sizes for even cooking. Do not overbake to keep zucchini tender. Fresh herbs enhance flavor significantly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg