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    Chicken Zucchini Bake with Bacon

    By Julia | Updated: Jun 04, 2023 | Published: Jan 20, 2019 | 153 Comments

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    Baked Chicken Zucchini with Bacon is a low carb dinner packed with protein and veggies!  Chicken breasts are smothered with Mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.  Everything is baked in a casserole dish.  This easy and quick family-friendly meal is gluten-free.

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    Chicken and zucchini make the best combination!  Take a look at family favorite chicken zucchini pasta.

    This Chicken and Zucchini Bake with Parmesan & Mozzarella is made in a casserole dish.  It's a delicious one-pan meal with only one dish to clean!   The chicken is seasoned with dry Ranch seasoning mix.  The chicken breasts are moist and tender.   They are baked with lots of Parmesan and Mozzarella cheese in a casserole dish.  This is a great recipe if you're looking to incorporate more veggies into your recipes.

    Chicken Zucchini Bake with Bacon

    The low-carb chicken zucchini recipe

    • Chicken adds a good amount of protein to your dinner.
    • Zucchini is low in calories and a good source of dietary fiber.
    • All the ingredients used in this recipe have a low-carb count: chicken, zucchini, bacon, Parmesan, Mozzarella, bacon.
    • Want more delicious low-carb chicken bakes?  Try this cream cheese chicken or buffalo chicken bake.

    Chicken Zucchini Bake with Bacon

    Why you will love this recipe

    • Everything is baked in a casserole dish.  The clean up is minimal!  One pan to clean.
    • It's a great recipe if you want to add veggies to your dinner in a delicious way.
    • Baked chicken with zucchini is a low-carb, gluten-free recipe, packed with protein!
    • Because there is so much protein in this recipe, it will keep you full and satisfied for a long time!  Miss carbs? Pair this chicken zucchini with easy-to-make four cheese pasta (use store-bought cheese mix) or mushroom pasta.
    • The flavors are amazing!  Zucchini, crispy bacon, Mozzarella, and Parmesan.  All that on top of chicken breasts seasoned with Ranch mix!
    • Everyone in your family will love this recipe!  After all, it has bacon!

    Side dishes

    Serve this Chicken Zucchini Bake with roasted veggies, such as asparagus or broccoli. If you want to add carbs to your dinner, serve this over plain or flavored rice. You can also serve the chicken with angel hair pasta or spaghetti.  Here are more ideas:

    • Garlic Green Beans and Bacon
    • Spinach Mushroom Pasta
    • Asiago Cheese Tortellini

    Chicken Zucchini Bake with Bacon

    How to make baked chicken zucchini

    1) Heat oven to 375 F.
    2) Add 4 chicken breasts to casserole dish.

    chicken breasts

    3) Sprinkle the chicken with dry Ranch seasoning.

    chicken breasts with Ranch seasoning mix

    4) Top with sliced zucchini.
    chicken breasts with sliced zucchini
    5) Top with chopped cooked bacon.

    chicken breasts with sliced zucchini and chopped bacon
    6) Top with shredded Parmesan and Mozzarella cheeses.

    chicken breasts with sliced zucchini, chopped bacon, Parmesan, Mozzarella cheese

    7) Bake uncovered for about 20 minutes.
    8) Broil for the last 2-3 minutes (optional).
    9) Remove from the oven.

    baked chicken with zucchini, bacon, Mozzarella, Parmesan cheese
    10) Allow the chicken zucchini rest in the casserole dish for 5-10 minutes. It will continue cooking as it rests.
    Chicken Zucchini Bake with Bacon

    Other chicken bake recipes with veggies

    • Italian Chicken Bake
    • Chicken Florentine Bake
    • Cajun Chicken Bake with Bell Peppers

    Main dishes with zucchini

    • Parmesan Zucchini Spaghetti Squash with Pine Nuts
    • Thai Zucchini Noodles
    • Parmesan Zucchini Chicken Pasta
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    Chicken Zucchini Bake with Bacon

    One-pan Chicken Zucchini Bake with Bacon smothered with Mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses!   Your family will love this low carb dinner packed with protein and veggies!   It takes only 30 minutes to make! This quick and easy family-friendly meal is gluten-free.  Everything is baked in a casserole dish!
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 people
    Calories per serving 504 kcal
    Author: Julia

    Ingredients

    • 4 chicken breasts thinly sliced
    • 0.5 oz dry Ranch seasoning (½ packet)
    • 1 zucchini thinly sliced
    • 6 strips bacon cooked, drained, chopped
    • ½ cup Mozzarella cheese shredded
    • ½ cup Parmesan cheese shredded
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    Instructions 

    • Heat oven to 375 F.
    • Add 4 chicken breasts to casserole dish.
    • Sprinkle the chicken with dry Ranch seasoning mix.
    • Top with sliced zucchini and chopped cooked bacon.
    • Top with shredded Parmesan and Mozzarella cheeses.
    • Bake uncovered for about 20 minutes.
    • Broil for the last 2-3 minutes (optional).
    • Remove from the oven.
    • Allow the chicken rest in the casserole dish.  It will continue cooking as it rests for 5-10 minutes.

    Notes

    • Use regular chicken breasts or thinly sliced chicken breasts.  If your chicken breasts are large, slice each one in half horizontally.  By doing this, you can make 2 thinly sliced chicken breasts out of each large chicken breast.
    • The chicken should be cooked through in about 20 minutes.  The actual time depends on your oven.   All ovens are different.  It also depends on the thickness of your chicken breasts.  Thin chicken breasts will cook faster. 
    • The chicken is cooked through when it's no longer pink in the center.
    • When broiling, check often.  Make sure the cheese doesn't burn too much on top of the chicken.  

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Information
    Chicken Zucchini Bake with Bacon
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    504
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    25
    g
    38
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    9
    g
    56
    %
    Cholesterol
     
    185
    mg
    62
    %
    Sodium
     
    1038
    mg
    45
    %
    Potassium
     
    1051
    mg
    30
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    4
    g
    1
    %
    Sugar
     
    1
    g
    1
    %
    Protein
     
    60
    g
    120
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    360
    IU
    7
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    11.5
    mg
    14
    %
    Calcium
     
    238
    mg
    24
    %
    Iron
     
    1.3
    mg
    7
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Nutrition Disclaimer:

    The nutritional information on this website is only an estimate and is provided for convenience and as a courtesy only. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed. It should not be used as a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

    Keyword baked chicken and zucchini parmesan, chicken zucchini, low carb chicken zucchini
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    1. Yours truely

      January 24, 2025 at 9:23 pm

      Do not make this recipe. It's not real. Not realistic cook time to begin with. As a chef, your family will reject this dish.

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