Mediterranean Chicken Zucchini Bake – Healthy, Flavorful & Easy!
Discover the delightful Mediterranean Chicken Zucchini Bake – a healthy, flavorful, and easy one-pan meal that brings vibrant Mediterranean flavors right to your dinner table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 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, for heat)
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese (or feta)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chicken pieces, zucchini slices, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, minced garlic, olive oil, and seasonings. Mix until well coated.
- Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish and top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese is golden brown and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the dish (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 80mg