BAKED CHICKEN AND ZUCCHINI

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Make and share this Baked Chicken and Zucchini recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sarah R.

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

  • 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 13-in. x 9-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 meat thermometer reads 170°.
  • Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • Bake 10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

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