Mediterranean Chicken Zucchini Bake – Healthy, Flavorful & Easy!
Discover the Mediterranean Chicken Zucchini Bake – a healthy, flavorful, and easy-to-make dish that your family will love. This delightful one-pan meal combines tender chicken with fresh zucchinis and juicy cherry tomatoes, all topped with gooey cheese for an irresistible finish. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep. With wholesome ingredients and customizable options, this dish ensures everyone at the table will enjoy a satisfying and nutritious dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
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- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 medium zucchinis
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- ½ red onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 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)
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with olive oil.
- In a mixing bowl, combine chicken pieces, zucchini slices, halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, and minced garlic. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with seasonings. Mix well.
- Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish. Top generously with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes; then remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is golden brown and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg