Description
Indulge in a comforting Cheesy Zucchini Chicken and Rice Bake that brings warmth to your dinner table. This one-dish wonder features tender chicken, fluffy rice, fresh zucchini, and gooey cheese, all baked to perfection. Ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this recipe is easy to customize and promises to please even the pickiest eaters. Get ready to enjoy a meal that’s as delightful to make as it is to eat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 medium fresh zucchinis, diced
- 1 cup long-grain uncooked rice
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar and mozzarella mix)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp poultry seasoning
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with olive oil.
- Dice chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and sauté in a skillet with olive oil over medium heat until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add diced zucchini, garlic powder, and poultry seasoning; cook for an additional 3 minutes until zucchini softens.
- In the prepared baking dish, combine the cooked chicken mixture with uncooked rice and pour chicken broth over everything; stir well.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese on top and bake for 30-35 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 83mg