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Chicken Zucchini Bake

One-Pan Cheesy Chicken Zucchini Bake Recipe

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 lbs), cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 medium zucchini, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
  • 1 tsp salt, divided
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Toss the chicken and zucchini with olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, pepper, and garlic powder, then spread evenly in the dish.
  2. Microwave the cream cheese and chicken broth in a small bowl for 30 seconds. Whisk until smooth, then stir in the garlic, Italian seasoning, remaining 1/2 tsp salt, and Parmesan.
  3. Pour the sauce over the chicken and zucchini, then top with the mozzarella.
  4. Bake for 25 minutes, until the top is golden and bubbly and the chicken is cooked through.
  5. Let the bake rest for 5 minutes, then spoon onto plates and serve warm.

Notes

Let the bake rest for 5 minutes after it comes out of the oven so the sauce thickens just enough to cling to every bite. If your zucchini are large or you notice they have watery centers, salt the slices and let them drain for 10 minutes before using, then pat them dry.