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Chicken and Parmesan Roasted Zucchini

Heavenly Chicken and Parmesan Roasted Zucchini Bowls

Delicious Chicken and Parmesan Roasted Zucchini Bowls packed with protein for a satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Mixture
  • 1 pound Ground Chicken Breast Can substitute with turkey
  • 1 Sweet Onion Shallots or red onion can be used
  • 1 cup Pasta Sauce e.g., Rao's Vodka Sauce
  • 0.5 cup Chicken Bone Broth or Water Use vegetable broth for vegetarian option
For the Roasted Zucchini
  • 2 medium Zucchini Asparagus or bell peppers can be used
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can use avocado oil
  • 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper
For the Orzo Bowl
  • 1 cup Orzo Quinoa or cauliflower rice are low-carb alternatives
  • 0.5 cup Fresh Basil or Parsley Optional but recommended
  • 1 tablespoon Calabrian Chiles Red pepper flakes can be used instead
  • 2 Lemon Wedges Highly recommended for serving
For Garnishing
  • 0.25 cup Parmigiano Reggiano or Parmesan Any hard cheese works

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Dutch oven
  • Baking sheets
  • wooden spoon
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) and bring a pot of salted water to boil for orzo.
  2. In a Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high and brown the ground chicken for 3-4 minutes, then add sweet onion and sauté until translucent.
  3. Stir in pasta sauce and chicken broth or water, bringing it to a gentle simmer for about 5 minutes.
  4. Wash and slice the zucchini into half-moons, then toss with olive oil, parmesan, garlic powder, and black pepper.
  5. Spread zucchini evenly on baking sheets and roast for 25-30 minutes, swapping sheets halfway through.
  6. Cook the orzo in boiling water for 12-14 minutes, drain it and set aside for assembly.
  7. Assemble each bowl with 1 cup of cooked orzo, topped with 7 ounces of chicken mixture and 75g of roasted zucchini.
  8. Garnish with cheese, herbs, Calabrian chiles, and lemon before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 40gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store orzo, chicken mixture, and zucchini separately for meal prep to maintain freshness.

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