Description
This Best Mediterranean Chicken Zucchini Bake is a flavorful and nutritious dish that combines tender chicken, fresh zucchini, and cherry tomatoes, all seasoned with Mediterranean herbs and spices, topped with a cheesy blend, and baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken & Vegetables:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into half-moons
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Mediterranean Seasoning:
- 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)
For the Topping:
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese (or feta for a Mediterranean touch)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Prepare the chicken & vegetables: In a bowl, combine chicken, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, red onion, garlic, olive oil, and Mediterranean seasoning. Toss to coat.
- Assemble the bake: Transfer the chicken and vegetable mixture to the prepared baking dish. Top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can customize the seasoning to suit your taste preferences by adjusting the spice levels.
- Feel free to add more vegetables like bell peppers or olives for extra flavor and nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: Mediterranean recipe, chicken bake, zucchini recipe, easy dinner, healthy meal