Baked Chicken And Zucchini
It comes out succulent and intensely flavorful.
Recipe Summary Baked Chicken And Zucchini
A perfect summertime dish, this baked chicken with zucchini, tomatoes, and fresh basil is colorful and tasty.
Ingredients | Juicy Oven Baked Chicken Recipes1 egg1 tablespoon water½ teaspoon salt⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper1 cup dry bread crumbs2 tablespoons olive oil4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves1 tablespoon minced garlic2 tablespoons olive oil5 zucchinis, sliced4 tomatoes, sliced⅔ cup shredded mozzarella cheese2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil⅓ cup shredded mozzarella cheeseDirectionsPreheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.Beat egg, water, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl. Set 2 tablespoons bread crumbs aside; pour remaining bread crumbs into a large resealable plastic bag. Dip chicken in egg mixture, then place in bag and shake to coat.Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken in skillet until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove chicken from pan. Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil to skillet; cook and stir zucchini and garlic over medium heat until zucchini is slightly tender, about 2 minutes. Transfer to prepared baking dish.Sprinkle 2 tablespoons reserved bread crumbs over zucchini. Top with tomato slices, 2/3 cup mozzarella cheese, and basil. Place chicken on top of zucchini layer. Cover baking dish with aluminum foil.Bake in preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, about 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Uncover and sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese. Bake until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.Info | Juicy Oven Baked Chicken Recipesprep:
20 mins
cook:
30 mins
total:
50 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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