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This chicken zucchini corn bake is a delicious and simple to make dish. It is made with chicken, zucchini, corn, salsa and cheese for a all in one high protein dinner!
This delicious chicken zucchini corn bake is the ultimate crowd pleasing, hassle free dinner. Combining tender chicken, sweet corn, and fresh zucchini, this dish brings together a vibrant mix of textures and flavors that taste like peak summer.
Preparation could not be simpler, making it perfect for those nights when you want a cozy, home cooked meal without spending hours in the kitchen. Simply toss the chopped zucchini, chicken, corn, and salsa directly into your baking dish, then fold in a generous layer of creamy mozzarella.
The real magic happens in the final stretch of baking, where a dual cheese topping of shredded mozzarella and sharp parmesan creates a golden, bubbly crust. As it bakes, the mozzarella melts into a gooey, pull-apart layer, while the parmesan crisps up to provide a beautifully savory, textured finish.
If you like this recipe, you will also love my Chicken Zucchini Bake or my Low Carb Greek Style Cheesy Zucchini Bake.
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High Protein Chicken Zucchini Corn Bake
Ingredients
- 1½ lbs (0.70 kg) zucchini, cut into rounds, salted + wiped dried
- 2 lbs (0.90 kg) boneless + skinless chicken thighs, cut into small bite sized pieces
- 1½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp each garlic powder + onion powder
- 1 tbs olive oil
- 2 cups (330 g) frozen corn, thawed + pat dry
- 3/4 cup (195 g) salsa
- 1½ cups (170 g) shredded mozzarella, divided
- 2 tsp Italian herb blend
- salt, to taste
- 2 tbs grated parmesan
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400℉.
- Season your chicken pieces with salt, garlic powder and onion powder to taste.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add in the chicken pieces and cook for 4 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
Assembly:
- In a 9×13 inch baking dish, add in the zucchini, corn, chicken, salsa, 1 cup of mozzarella, Italian herb blend, salt and mix until combined. Top with parmesan cheese. Bake for 30 minutes, remove from the oven and top with remaining mozzarella and bake until melted.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in your fridge for up to 4 days.
- You can use chicken breasts instead of thighs.
- You can use marinara sauce instead of salsa.
This is a perfect off the shelf recipe. Easily adapted to portions on hand. For my husband and me, 4 thighs, 1 zuchinni and kernels from 2 ears was perfect, and we have one hefty serving leftover. Subbed salsa for canned tomatoes & green chillies. Added some halved grape tomatoes. Seasoned veggies with Sazon. Husband gave it thumbs up and said it was a keeper. Thank you!
Sounds delicious Tina! I’m glad your hubby liked it too!
used both my black beauty and golden zucchini….. I cannot have dairy so the Parmesan cheese was substituted with nutritional yeast. Everything was delicious!
Hi Robyn that’s awesome! I’m so glad you still made the recipe without the cheese!
I made this recipe for dinner. I browned each ingredient separately then combined before baking. I substituted a can of southwest canned corn instead of frozen. It was delicious and I will definitely make again soon.
HI Christine, they sound delicious! I’m glad you enjoyed the recipe!
All your recipes are extremely delicious!! Thank you 😊
Hi Patricia, thank you so much! I hope you enjoy everything you create!
I just made this tonight for dinner and it was fantastic. I did add a little bit of cream cheese before I add the mozzarella cheese to make it a little more creamy. We will definitely be making this again.
Hi Davina, sounds delicioous with the cream cheese!
Not a fan. The zucchini came out bland and didn’t pick up any of the spice. It should’ve have been salted/treated prior to cooking.
Same with the chicken. Needed some flavor.
Hi Kris, I’m sorry the recipe didnt work for you!
will try this week
Enjoy Paula!
The recipes all sound so good
Thank you Darlene!
I’m just confused why the chicken looks so seasoned when there’s no instructions to season the chicken.
Hi Lala, thank you for bringing that to my attention! The recipe has been updated to inlcude that instruction!
Thank for the lovely recipes
Its my pleasure!