Description
Discover the delightful Mediterranean Chicken Zucchini Bake – Healthy, Flavorful & Easy! This one-pan meal combines tender chicken, fresh zucchini, and juicy cherry tomatoes, all enveloped in a scrumptious blend of herbs and melted cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this dish brings a burst of Mediterranean flavors to your table while being nutritious and satisfying. With just 10 minutes of prep time, you can whip up a healthy dinner that your whole family will love. Pair it with rice, quinoa, or crusty bread for a complete meal that’s sure to impress!
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
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Mozzarella cheese
- Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with olive oil.
- In a large bowl, combine chicken pieces, zucchini slices, halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, and minced garlic.
- Drizzle with olive oil and season with oregano, basil, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
- Spread the mixture evenly in the baking dish and top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes; then uncover and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/4 of the bake (240g)
- Calories: 384
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Customize by adding other vegetables like bell peppers or spinach. For added flavor variations, experiment with different cheeses such as feta.