Mediterranean Chicken Zucchini Bake – Healthy, Flavorful & Easy!
Indulge in the Mediterranean Chicken Zucchini Bake—a healthy, flavorful, and easy dish that brings vibrant Mediterranean flavors to your table! Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this one-pan meal combines tender chicken with fresh zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and a cheesy topping. With minimal prep time and simple ingredients, you can whip up a nutritious dinner that everyone will love. Customize it with your favorite vegetables or spices for an added personal touch!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- 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
- 2 tablespoons 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
- 1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with olive oil.
- 3. In a mixing bowl, combine chopped chicken breasts, sliced zucchinis, halved cherry tomatoes, diced red onion, and minced garlic.
- 4. Drizzle olive oil over the mixture and add seasonings. Mix well.
- 5. Spread the mixture evenly in the baking dish and top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- 6. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- 7. Remove the foil and bake an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is golden brown.
- 8. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 80mg