Description
Mediterranean Chicken Zucchini Bake brings fresh Mediterranean flavors right to your dinner table with tender chicken and garden-fresh zucchini. Packed with herbs, cheese, and simple ingredients, this one-pan wonder delivers a delicious meal that makes weeknight cooking feel like a breeze.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 chicken breasts
- 3 zucchini
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- ½ red onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon basil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Cheese:
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
- Warm your oven to 375°F (190°C) and thoroughly coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or olive oil.
- Slice 4 chicken breasts (approximately 6 ounces each) into 1-inch cubes and massage with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon oregano, 1 teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
- Chop 3 medium zucchinis into half-moon shapes, slice 1 red onion, and halve 1 cup cherry tomatoes. Spread these vegetables evenly across the prepared baking dish.
- Arrange seasoned chicken pieces atop the vegetable layer, ensuring they are distributed uniformly.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, checking that chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Sprinkle 1 cup shredded mozzarella and ½ cup crumbled feta cheese over the hot dish.
- Switch oven to broil and cook for 3-5 minutes until cheese turns golden and slightly bubbly.
- Remove from oven and scatter 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley across the top for a vibrant finish.
Notes
- Use fresh zucchini for the best texture and flavor, slicing it evenly to ensure uniform cooking.
- Pat chicken dry before seasoning to help spices stick and promote better browning.
- Choose firm, ripe tomatoes that aren’t too watery to prevent excess liquid in your baking dish.
- For a low-carb version, replace red onion with bell peppers and serve over cauliflower rice instead of traditional grains.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg