chicken zucchini skillet bake

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Recipe by
Tommy Curtis
Sharps Chapel, TN

This is an easy, skillet meal that is healthy and chock-full of flavor.

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yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For chicken zucchini skillet bake

  • 3 lg
    boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 1/2 c
    orecchiette pasta
  • 3 Tbsp
    extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 sm
    sweet onion, chopped
  • 1 md
    red bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 stalk
    celery, chopped fine
  • 2 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1 can
    plum tomatoes in juice, not drained (14.5 oz)
  • 2 Tbsp
    dried oregano
  • 1 Tbsp
    dried basil
  • 1 Tbsp
    dried thyme
  • 1 Tbsp
    celery seed
  • 1 pinch
    granulated sugar
  • 2 lg
    zucchini, sliced into 1 inch segments
  • 3 Tbsp
    grated Parmesan
  • 2 Tbsp
    lemon pepper seasoning salt
  • 1 c
    shredded mozzarella cheese

How To Make chicken zucchini skillet bake

  • 1
    Cut the chicken breast into 1-inch cubes and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • 2
    Boil the pasta according to package directions.
  • 3
    Cook chicken in a large skillet with 1 Tbsp of oil until done. Remove and set aside.
  • 4
    In the same skillet, add 1 Tbsp olive oil. Cook chopped onion, red bell pepper, celery, and garlic.
  • 5
    Add the can of tomatoes (with juice), oregano, basil, thyme, and celery seed. Add a pinch of sugar and simmer for 10 - 15 minutes.
  • 6
    While the sauce is simmering, toss the zucchini slices in the remaining 1 Tbsp of olive oil. Then toss again in grated Parmesan cheese and lemon pepper seasoning. Set aside.
  • 7
    Add cooked and drained pasta to the skillet.
  • 8
    Transfer the mixture to a 9x13 baking dish.
  • 9
    Top the dish with the coated zucchini slices.
  • 10
    Bake in the preheated oven for 15 - 20 minutes.
  • 11
    Remove and top with mozzarella cheese. Return to the oven and bake until the cheese is melted.

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