Mediterranean Chicken Zucchini Bake
Indulge in a vibrant and healthy Mediterranean Chicken Zucchini Bake that brings the delightful flavors of the Mediterranean to your dinner table. This easy, one-pan recipe is perfect for busy weeknights and can be made in just 35 minutes. Packed with lean chicken, fresh zucchini, juicy cherry tomatoes, and topped with melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, this dish is a delicious way to enjoy wholesome ingredients. Whether you’re sharing it with family or entertaining friends, this cheesy bake is sure to impress everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- 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
- Olive oil
- Dried oregano
- Dried basil
- Smoked paprika
- Mozzarella cheese
- Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with olive oil.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chicken pieces, sliced zucchinis, 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 until evenly coated.
- Spread the mixture in the baking dish and sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan on top.
- 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 chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg