Description
Discover the delightful Mediterranean Chicken Zucchini Bake, a wholesome and flavorful dish that brings the vibrant tastes of the Mediterranean directly to your dinner table. This easy one-pan meal combines tender chicken, fresh zucchini, and cherry tomatoes, all baked to perfection with a cheesy topping. In just 35 minutes, you can create a nutritious and satisfying dinner that’s perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. With minimal cleanup and maximum flavor, this recipe is sure to become a staple in your kitchen!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into half-moons
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese (or feta for a Mediterranean touch)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with olive oil.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine diced chicken, sliced zucchini, halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, and minced garlic.
- Drizzle with olive oil and season with oregano, basil, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Mix well.
- Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Top with shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes; then remove foil and bake an additional 10–15 minutes until cheese is golden brown and chicken is cooked through (165°F/75°C).
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg