Chicken Zucchini Bake Bacon (Print Format)
A quick, protein-packed chicken meal with tender zucchini, crispy bacon, mozzarella, and parmesan.
# Ingredients:
→ Protein
01 -
4 thinly sliced chicken breasts
02 -
6 strips bacon, cooked, drained, and chopped
→ Vegetables
03 -
1 thinly sliced zucchini
→ Seasonings and Cheese
04 -
0.5 oz dry Ranch seasoning (approximately half packet)
05 -
½ cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
06 -
½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
# Steps:
01 -
Heat oven to 375°F.
02 -
Place the thinly sliced chicken breasts evenly in a casserole dish.
03 -
Sprinkle the dry Ranch seasoning evenly over the chicken breasts.
04 -
Top the seasoned chicken with the sliced zucchini and chopped cooked bacon.
05 -
Evenly distribute the shredded Parmesan and Mozzarella cheeses over the zucchini and bacon layer.
06 -
Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for approximately 20 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
07 -
Broil for the final 2 to 3 minutes to brown the cheese, watching carefully to avoid burning.
08 -
Remove from the oven and allow the dish to rest for 5 to 10 minutes to let the chicken finish cooking and juices redistribute.
# Tips:
01 -
Use thinly sliced chicken breasts for even and faster cooking. If breasts are large, slice horizontally to create thinner pieces.
02 -
Cooking time may vary depending on oven and chicken thickness; ensure chicken is no longer pink inside before serving.
03 -
When broiling, monitor closely to prevent the cheese topping from burning.