Enhanced Recipesculinary collection
Home
CoursesView CuisinesWhat Can I Make?My Kitchen

Summer Garden Chicken Bake - Perfect for Keto and Low Carb

Login to Save
2.3K views👍 304
CJsKetoKitchen
CJsKetoKitchen
17 recipes on Enhanced Recipes
Follow CJsKetoKitchen to prioritize their recipes in your meal plans, pantry matches, and suggestions

Recipe Information

Recipe Available
Video-Specific Recipe

Summer Garden Chicken Bake

Cultural Context

The Summer Garden Chicken Bake embodies the essence of summer with its vibrant, fresh vegetables and light preparation. This dish is a celebration of seasonal produce, often enjoyed during family gatherings or casual dinners. It's a great way to utilize the bounty of summer gardens, and its ease of preparation makes it a favorite for busy weeknights.

AmericanUSmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
7 seared chicken thighs
2 sliced zucchini
2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
jarred alfredo sauce
jarred pesto
Johnny's garlic spread
fresh tomatoes
fresh basil

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated mozzarella

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

1

Preheat the oven to 375°F.

2

Sprinkle sliced zucchini with salt and let it sit to sweat.

3

Dry off the zucchini with a paper towel after sweating.

4

Lay the dried zucchini in the bottom of a 9 by 13 inch baking dish.

5

Place partially seared chicken thighs on top of the zucchini in an even layer.

6

In a small bowl, combine jarred alfredo sauce, Johnny's garlic spread, and a teaspoon of jarred pesto.

7

Whisk the ingredients together until well combined.

8

Pour the alfredo mixture evenly over the chicken and zucchini in the baking dish.

9

Sprinkle 2 cups of shredded monterey jack cheese evenly over the top.

10

Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes.

11

Let the dish sit for 10 to 15 minutes after removing from the oven.

12

Garnish with fresh basil and fresh tomatoes before serving.

Cooking Techniques

choppingmixingbaking

Equipment Needed

9 by 13 inch baking dishsmall bowlwhiskpaper towel

Dietary

ketolow-carb

Allergens

milk

Other Takes on Chicken

(24 videos)

Similar American Videos

(20 videos)

Similar Dishes From Other Cuisines

(21 videos)