Description
Mediterranean Chicken Zucchini Bake is a healthy, one-pan baked dinner made with tender chicken, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and Mediterranean herbs, topped with melted cheese. It is a simple, flavorful, and nutritious meal perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella or feta cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Combine chicken, zucchini, tomatoes, onion, and garlic in a large bowl.
- Add olive oil, oregano, basil, paprika, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Toss to coat.
- Spread mixture evenly in baking dish.
- Top with mozzarella (or feta) and Parmesan cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake another 10–15 minutes until chicken is cooked and cheese is melted.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Chicken thighs can be used for a juicier result.
- Do not overcrowd the pan for proper roasting.
- Feta gives a stronger Mediterranean flavor than mozzarella.
- Add olives or lemon juice for extra brightness.
- Great for meal prep and reheats well.
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- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
