Description
A simple and healthy recipe for chicken breast cooked with zucchini and squash, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced
- 1 medium yellow squash, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add the chicken breasts to the bowl and coat them well with the mixture.
- Place the chicken breasts on a baking sheet.
- Arrange the sliced zucchini and squash around the chicken on the baking sheet.
- Drizzle any remaining olive oil mixture over the vegetables.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken for a few hours before cooking.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or onions.
- This dish pairs well with rice or quinoa.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Easy Chicken Breast, Zucchini, Squash, Healthy Dinner