Description
Mediterranean Chicken Zucchini Bake delivers a fantastic weeknight dinner straight from Greece’s sunshine-drenched kitchens. Layers of tender chicken, fresh zucchini, and rich Mediterranean herbs create a simple one-pan meal that brings Mediterranean flavors right to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 medium zucchini
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 small red onion
Seasonings:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1.5 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt
- Pepper
Garnish and Optional Additions:
- 0.5 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh parsley
- Fresh basil
Instructions
- Heat your oven to precisely 375°F (190°C). Coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or olive oil.
- Pat 1.5 pounds of chicken breasts completely dry using paper towels. Sprinkle ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, ¾ teaspoon dried oregano, and ½ teaspoon garlic powder across both sides of the chicken.
- Slice 2 medium zucchinis into ¼-inch rounds. Halve 1 cup of cherry tomatoes. Thinly slice 1 small red onion into half-rings.
- Position seasoned chicken in the center of your prepared baking dish. Scatter zucchini, tomatoes, and onions around the chicken.
- Drizzle 3 tablespoons olive oil over vegetables and remaining chicken. Dust with ¾ teaspoon dried basil, ½ teaspoon dried thyme, ¼ teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper.
- Transfer dish to preheated oven. Roast uncovered for exactly 25-30 minutes until chicken internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Optional cheese finish: Sprinkle ½ cup mozzarella over the dish during final 5 minutes of baking.
- Remove from oven. Allow dish to rest for 3-4 minutes to redistribute juices.
- Chop fresh parsley or basil. Scatter herbs across the top before serving.
Notes
- Choose thin chicken breasts or cutlets to ensure even cooking and prevent dry meat.
- Slice zucchini and tomatoes to similar thickness so they roast evenly and cook at the same rate.
- Use fresh herbs when possible for brighter, more vibrant flavor that elevates the entire dish.
- For a low-carb version, replace vegetables with cauliflower or bell peppers to maintain Mediterranean style.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 403 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 289 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 113 mg