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    Chicken Zucchini Bake with Bacon

    Published: Jan 20, 2019 / 137 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.

    chicken zucchini bake

    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
    4.90 from 226 votes

    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

    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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    Comments

    1. Lisa

      September 19, 2022 at 4:47 pm

      I have just made this. 375° for 20 minutes? Not even close to cooked. Thin breasts, accurate oven temperature. Just put it in for another 20 minutes.

      Reply
      • Julia

        October 02, 2022 at 7:33 pm

        Lisa, thank you for the feedback!

        Reply
    2. Carol

      September 07, 2022 at 7:14 pm

      Hi I didn’t get as good a cheese melt as I se on your pics and my zucchini seemed uncooked. I had breast cutlets but still had to cook for 45 minutes. Cheese was dry however it did taste great. What did I do wrong?

      Reply
      • Julia

        September 12, 2022 at 3:20 pm

        Carol, I broiled this dish for the last 2 or 3 minutes (might be longer for certain ovens). Also, slice the zucchini really thinly. I hope it turns out better next time! 🙂

        Reply
    3. Karla

      August 10, 2022 at 1:53 pm

      Do you have to use the bacon?

      Reply
      • Julia

        August 22, 2022 at 3:20 pm

        You don't have to but it certainly adds a lot of flavor. You can also use prosciutto.

        Reply
    4. Kami

      July 23, 2022 at 7:06 pm

      Enjoyed the meal. Taste was good. Even after cutting the chicken breasts in half, I had to double the cook time and cover the last 20 minutes because the cheese dried out in the 10 minute sitting time. Maybe I will try cutting the chicken in smaller pieces next time.

      Reply
      • Julia

        August 22, 2022 at 4:41 pm

        Kami, thank you for such a detailed and helpful comment - great feedback!

        Reply
      • Jan

        August 29, 2022 at 9:54 am

        I too cooked mine for 40 minutes to get to 165.
        I added fresh basil and crushed red Pepper flakes

        Reply
        • Julia

          August 29, 2022 at 6:05 pm

          Jan, thanks for the feedback! Keep in mind that the chicken continues to cook in residual heat after it's pulled out of the oven.

          Reply
    5. Paul

      June 25, 2022 at 5:25 pm

      Came out delicious.

      Reply
      • Julia

        August 22, 2022 at 7:48 pm

        Thank you, Paul, and thanks for the 5-star review! 🙂

        Reply
    6. Judy

      March 13, 2022 at 4:08 pm

      Love this recipe, I make it all the time. I like to make your Parmesan and Garlic Pasta and Zucchini with it.

      Reply
      • Julia

        March 21, 2022 at 10:57 pm

        Judy, I am so happy this is one of your favorites. And, it does go well with the zucchini pasta recipe! 🙂

        Reply
        • Carrie

          July 31, 2022 at 10:21 am

          Where is the zucchini pasta recipe!?

          Reply
          • Julia

            August 22, 2022 at 4:13 pm

            This recipe is for a chicken bake but I do have a delicious recipe for zucchini pasta here: Parmesan Zucchini Tomato Chicken Spaghetti.

            Reply
    7. Alex

      February 04, 2022 at 9:51 am

      I did this recipe last night and it was delicious! I didn't have dry Ranch mix so I used a pack of dry onion/garlic/wine chicken marinade, followed the instructions on the package and then followed all the other steps of your recipe. It will become a staple on our menu. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Julia

        February 11, 2022 at 7:32 pm

        Alex, I am so happy you gave this recipe a try and enjoyed it! Love your creativity with the flavorings. Thank you for the comment and the 5-star review! 🙂

        Reply
    8. Margaret

      January 21, 2022 at 12:13 am

      Will definitely make this again! I grilled the chicken first so it really just melted the cheese and crisp cooked the zucchini in the oven. I like the zucchini a bit less wilted but next time I might cook it just a touch before topping the chicken. I was not expecting to like this so much but it was great:)

      Reply
      • Julia

        February 11, 2022 at 9:47 pm

        Margaret, your comment made my day! 🙂 Thank you for sharing how you made this dish - grilling the chicken first! That sounds delish!

        Reply
    9. Anna Smith

      January 11, 2022 at 8:15 pm

      Made this for dinner tonight. It was delicious and very easy to make.

      Reply
      • Christina

        February 11, 2022 at 12:47 pm

        This dish is fantastic! We loved it the first time I made it. Just made it again but added a little marinara to each breasts just to give it a little twist. Winner, winner!! Thanks for the awesome recipe!

        Reply
        • Julia

          February 11, 2022 at 6:51 pm

          Christina, I am so happy you've enjoyed this recipe! Adding a little marinara sounds delicious!

          Reply
        • Amy

          July 06, 2022 at 7:29 pm

          I haven't made this receipe yet, I was just wondering do I have to add the bacon

          Reply
          • Julia

            August 22, 2022 at 6:43 pm

            You can skip the bacon, but it certainly adds a ton of flavor. You can also use prosciutto instead.

            Reply
        • Malinda

          July 30, 2022 at 1:44 pm

          Have you ever tried it with diced tomatoes?

          Reply
          • Julia

            August 22, 2022 at 4:16 pm

            Diced tomatoes would be a great addition! Even better, sliced cherry tomatoes!

            Reply
      • Julia

        February 11, 2022 at 10:35 pm

        Anna, I am very glad you enjoyed this recipe! 🙂

        Reply
    10. Marcia

      January 08, 2022 at 7:36 pm

      Haven’t tried yet bu5 plan to. Sounds delicious. Is this something I can put together in the morning and make for dinner? Thx.

      Reply
      • Margaret

        January 21, 2022 at 12:01 am

        I would say yes although I grilled the chicken first and just let it finish in the oven.

        Reply
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