Baked Chicken and Zucchini

Name: Baked Chicken and Zucchini
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1 egg; 1 tablespoon water; 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1 cup dry bread crumbs; 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each); 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 5 medium zucchini, sliced; 4 medium tomatoes, sliced; 1 cup (4 ounces) part-skim shredded mozzarella cheese, divided; 2 teaspoons minced fresh basil

"I love zucchini, so this colorful dish is one of my favorites," writes Sheryl Goodnough of Eliot, Maine. "I make it often in summer. It's especially good with tomatoes fresh from the garden."

Ingredients

1 egg
1 tablespoon water
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup dry bread crumbs
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
5 medium zucchini, sliced
4 medium tomatoes, sliced
1 cup (4 ounces) part-skim shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
2 teaspoons minced fresh basil

Directions

In a shallow bowl, beat egg, water, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. Set aside 2 tablespoons bread crumbs. Place the remaining crumbs in a large resealable plastic bag. Dip chicken in egg mixture, then place in bag and shake to coat.
In a large skillet, cook chicken in 2 tablespoons oil for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown; remove and set aside. In the same skillet, saute zucchini in remaining oil until crisp-tender; drain. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish.
Sprinkle the reserved bread crumbs over the zucchini. Top with tomato slices; sprinkle with 2/3 cup mozzarella cheese, basil and remaining salt. Top with chicken. Cover and bake at 400° for 25 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 572 calories, 27g fat (7g saturated fat), 169mg cholesterol, 898mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 5g fiber), 49g protein.

Originally published as Baked Chicken and Zucchini in Quick Cooking September/October 1999

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T.alves

Jul 24, 2013

delicious
BlaineL

Jul 20, 2013

Delicious way to use up my garden zucchini!
monicarat5

Oct 18, 2011

Good chicken. My zucchini ended up too soggy but the flavor of the entire dish was good!
farmerswife518

Jun 15, 2011

Excellent!!! I added slices of onion, mushrooms, and lots of fresh garlic to the zucchini. Delish! Thanks for the recipe!
Eileen156

Sep 8, 2010

Love,love,love this recipe! I've been making it since it was first published-one of my familys favorites.
roxannelorae

Aug 1, 2010

Tasty, excellent flavor! Good combination of veggies.
jbondesen

Aug 19, 2008

My husband loved this recipe. It was a great dinner to make when zucchini is plentiful.
Joscy

Aug 2, 2008

Out of this world delicious!