{"id":381,"date":"2026-03-26T20:54:22","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T20:54:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/?p=381"},"modified":"2026-03-26T20:54:23","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T20:54:23","slug":"chicken-zucchini-bake-low-carb-high-protein-one-pan-meal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/?p=381","title":{"rendered":"Chicken Zucchini Bake (Low Carb &amp; High Protein One-Pan Meal)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"526\" height=\"789\" src=\"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_6397.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-382\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_6397.jpeg 526w, https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_6397-200x300.jpeg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 526px) 100vw, 526px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This Chicken Zucchini Bake is a healthy, high-protein one-pan meal made with tender chicken, fresh zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and aromatic herbs. Finished with creamy feta cheese, this easy recipe is perfect for low carb diets, meal prep, and quick healthy dinners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Simple ingredients come together in one baking dish, making this recipe ideal for busy days when you want a nutritious meal with minimal effort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>3 chicken breasts, cut into cubes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 zucchinis, sliced<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 red bell pepper, diced<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bd red onion, sliced<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3 garlic cloves, minced<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bc cup olive oil<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tsp oregano<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tsp basil<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bd tsp thyme<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>salt and black pepper to taste<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bd cup feta cheese<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Instructions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Prepare the ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Preheat oven to 400\u00b0F (200\u00b0C).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Place chicken, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, and garlic in a baking dish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Season the mixture<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Drizzle olive oil over the ingredients. Add oregano, basil, thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix everything well to evenly coat the chicken and vegetables.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Bake<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bake uncovered for 25\u201330 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. Add feta cheese<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sprinkle feta cheese on top and return to the oven for 5 more minutes until slightly softened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5. Serve<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Serve warm as a healthy and satisfying meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Nutrition Information (approx.)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prep Time: 10 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cook Time: 35 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Total Time: 45 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Servings: 4<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>High protein<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Low carb<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gluten free<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This Chicken Zucchini Bake is a healthy, high-protein one-pan meal made with tender chicken, fresh zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and aromatic herbs. Finished with creamy feta cheese, this easy recipe is perfect for low carb diets, meal prep, and quick healthy dinners. 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