Description
Mediterranean chicken zucchini bake brings together juicy chicken and garden-fresh zucchini in a flavor-packed casserole that’ll have your family asking for seconds. Creamy feta, aromatic herbs, and tender chicken make this simple dinner a total crowd-pleaser your whole table will devour.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 medium zucchinis
- 3 Roma tomatoes
- 1 red onion
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Sea salt
- Cracked black pepper
- Fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 400°F. Coat a large baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Drizzle 2 tablespoons olive oil over chicken cutlets. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, salt, and pepper across the meat. Allow seasoning to absorb for 10 minutes.
- Arrange 2 zucchinis sliced into ¼-inch rounds as the base layer in your prepared baking dish.
- Position the seasoned chicken cutlets directly on top of the zucchini slices.
- Scatter 3 chopped Roma tomatoes, 1 thinly sliced red onion, and 2 crushed garlic cloves across the chicken.
- Distribute 1 cup mozzarella cheese and ½ cup Parmesan cheese evenly over the entire surface.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake at 400°F for 20–25 minutes until chicken is nearly cooked through.
- Remove foil and broil for 2–4 minutes to achieve golden, bubbly cheese and ensure chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature.
- Let the dish rest for 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute. Optionally sprinkle fresh chopped parsley on top before serving.
Notes
- Marinate chicken longer (up to 2 hours) for deeper flavor and more tender meat.
- Use fresh herbs like basil or thyme instead of dried for a brighter taste profile.
- For a low-carb version, replace zucchini with cauliflower or eggplant slices to maintain Mediterranean style.
- Choose fresh mozzarella and grate Parmesan yourself for richer, more authentic cheese flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 27-29 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 371 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 317 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 37 g
- Cholesterol: 96 mg