Name: Mediterranean Chicken Zucchini Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces; 2 medium zucchinis sliced into half-moons; 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved; 0.5 red onion thinly sliced; 2 cloves garlic minced; 2 tablespoons olive oil plus extra for greasing dish; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 0.5 teaspoon dried basil; 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper; 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, for heat; 0.5 cup shredded mozzarella cheese or feta for mediterranean touch; 0.25 cup grated parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Description

This Mediterranean Chicken Zucchini Bake combines juicy chicken and fresh vegetables, making it a perfect quick dinner. With melted cheese and vibrant flavors, it’s an easy, wholesome dish for any night.

Ingredients

Scale

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
2 medium zucchinis sliced into half-moons
1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
0.5 red onion thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic minced
2 tablespoons olive oil plus extra for greasing dish
1 teaspoon dried oregano
0.5 teaspoon dried basil
0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, for heat
0.5 cup shredded mozzarella cheese or feta for mediterranean touch
0.25 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with olive oil.
In a large bowl, mix chicken pieces, sliced zucchini, halved cherry tomatoes, red onion, and minced garlic.
Drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the mixture. Add oregano, basil, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Mix well to coat everything evenly.
Spread the mixed chicken and vegetables in the greased baking dish evenly.
Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the top.
Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbly, and the chicken reaches 165°F (75°C).
Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Serve warm with rice, quinoa, pita, or a fresh salad.

Notes

Feel free to substitute mozzarella with feta cheese for a more authentic Mediterranean taste.
Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes according to your spice preference.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 340
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 15g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 35g
Cholesterol: 90mg