CHICKEN ZUCCHINI BAKE WITH BACON

CHICKEN ZUCCHINI BAKE WITH BACON

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 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.

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.

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

HOW TO MAKE BAKED CHICKEN ZUCCHINI

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

3) Sprinkle the chicken with dry Ranch seasoning.

4) Top with sliced zucchini.

5) Top with chopped cooked bacon.

6) Top with shredded Parmesan and Mozzarella cheeses.

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

10) Allow the chicken zucchini rest in the casserole dish for 5-10 minutes. It will continue cooking as it rests.