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Baked Chicken with Zucchini, Tomatoes and Mozzarella

by Jamie
 
***UPDATED, AUGUST 2023: We love this incredible baked chicken recipe! It’s been hanging out in my archives for more than 10 years and has been worthy of a facelift for that whole time. 😉 It makes great use of any garden zucchini and tomatoes you have lying around. Here’s what you should know about it! 
 
 
 
A large zucchini is sliced, sauteed and placed in the bottom of a casserole dish.
 
 
Fresh, sliced tomatoes are layered on top.
 
 
 
Then some mozzarella cheese and fresh basil.
 
 
 
Then you dredge your chicken tenders in an egg mixture and some Italian bread crumbs…
 
 
 
…and brown them in a skillet. The chicken goes right over the top of the cheese and basil! cover with foil and bake.
 
 
It’s delightful, truly. The tomatoes release a delicious sauce that bakes over the zucchini, giving is such an amazing flavor.
 
I hope some of you get a chance to try it!
 
 

Baked Chicken with Zucchini, Tomatoes and Mozzarella

Prep Time: Cooking Time:
Nutrition facts: NA calories NA fat
Rating: 5.0/5
( 1 voted )

Ingredients

  • 1 large zucchini, or several small ones, sliced
  • 1 egg
  • 1 T water
  • 1/2 t salt
  • 1 C Italian Bread Crumbs
  • 2 pounds chicken tenders
  • 4 T olive oil
  • 4 tomatoes, sliced (garden fresh is best, or purchase them still on the vine) 
  • 2 C shredded Mozzarella cheese
  • 1 1/2 T fresh basil, chopped (there is really nothing quite as fabulous as fresh basil here. If you have to use dried only use 1 teaspoon)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Heat up a large skillet over medium high heat. Add about 1 tsp oil (or cooking spray) to the bottom of your pan and add the sliced zucchini. Sauté, just until it starts to get tender. You don't want to cook it all the way, here. The oven will do the finishing touches.
  3. In a small bowl, combine the egg and water. Whisk together to combine.
  4. In a separate bowl combine the bread crumbs and salt.
  5. Dredge each of the chicken tenders in the egg mixture and then the bread crumb mixture.
  6. Heat up a large skillet up over medium high heat and add the oil. Add the breaded chicken tenders to the hot pan and allow them to brown on both sides. It should only take 3-4 minutes per side. Don't worry if the center is still uncooked.
  7. Grab a 9x13 pan and spray with cooking spray. Pour the partially cooked zucchini into the pan and lay them out evenly. Over the top of the zucchini, layer the tomato slices and half of the mozzarella cheese. Add the basil and then the chicken.
  8. Cover and bake for 25 minutes, or until the chicken is no longer pink.
  9. Add the remaining mozzarella cheese and bake until melted (about 10 more minutes. Enjoy!

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17 comments

Melanie September 23, 2010 - 8:08 pm

looks delicious! i don't have a garden, but i have no problem buying the ingredients for this one! can't wait to try it!

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Tightwad Mom September 23, 2010 - 11:55 pm

Fabulous choice of recipes! I just happen to tomatoes and zucchinis aplenty (and cucumbers,and carrots,and yellow squash,and……!)I think I'll give this recipe a whirl this weekend.

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Anonymous September 24, 2010 - 3:02 pm

Loved this recipe,made it last night for my family. didn't saute the zuccini, and layered thinly sliced potatoes w/ zuc and tomatoes. Fresh basil really makes this dish. Love your blog and the fact that you post so frequently

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Cindi September 29, 2010 - 4:33 pm

I made this over the weekend. It really is SUPER good! Even the watery liquid had LOTS of flavor. Instead of pouring it into the sink, it would would be a good addition to homemade soups or sauces that calls for water. Thanks for posting this recipe…it's a keeper!

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Marianne October 18, 2010 - 2:09 pm

I made this for my family and they LOVED it. I was surprised I got thumbs up form everyone. I took the leftovers to work and everyone their asked for the recipe. This is definitely a keeper. I love your blog and all the yummy recipes and great ideas. Thanks!!!

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Brenda October 20, 2010 - 3:59 pm

This looks very delicious and I can already smell the flavors. Next time I have chicken and zucchini I will definitely make this. Thank you for sharing.
-Brenda

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Lisa November 6, 2011 - 11:05 pm

So every time I do this receipt I keep debating on what temp to cook it at… 350 right??? : ) Thanx

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Jamie Cooks It Up! November 7, 2011 - 5:10 am

Hi Lisa,
Thanks for the heads up about the missing cooking temperature. You are correct…350 degrees.
Thanks!
~Jamie

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Connie Harig September 5, 2012 - 5:35 pm

Tried the zucchini, tomato, chicken bake tonite!! Absolutely delicious. This recipe is easy and definitely going into my recipe box!!!

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Lisa Jacobs September 8, 2012 - 4:42 pm

Hi Jamie – I pinned this recipe a while back from someone else on pinterest but never put it together that it was from your website or that you even had one! I am definitely making it this week. James says to tell you hello. He begged me to make “Grandpa Mark’s meatloaf” along with some of the other recipes he remembered from gatherings with your amazing family. We miss your family. Please tell everyone hi from us.

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Jamie September 10, 2012 - 7:25 am

Hey Lisa,
How nice to hear from you! The internet really seems to make the world a lot smaller, doesn’t it. Hope you guys are doing well. 🙂 Tell James hello for us. Hope you love the recipes.
~Jamie

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Christina September 13, 2013 - 2:11 pm

Can you freeze this recipe?

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Jamie September 13, 2013 - 4:18 pm

Hi Christina,
I haven’t ever tried to freeze it. My thoughts are that it wouldn’t work very well. Funny things happen to tomatoes and zucchini when they get frozen. I think once it was thawed it would be pretty runny. Good luck!
~Jamie

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Emma August 13, 2015 - 9:08 pm

Finally tried this tonight! Absolutely delicious!

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Alison August 28, 2022 - 5:39 pm

my absolute favorite dish for whenever. Thank you and Allie.

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