Description
Discover the delightful Mediterranean Chicken Zucchini Bake, a wholesome one-pan dish that brings the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean to your dinner table in just 35 minutes. This healthy bake combines tender chicken, fresh zucchini, juicy cherry tomatoes, and aromatic spices, topped with gooey mozzarella and Parmesan cheese for a rich finish. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also customizable to suit your tastes. Serve it alongside rice, quinoa, or crusty bread for a complete meal that everyone will love!
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
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- Mozzarella cheese
- Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with olive oil.
- In a large bowl, mix chopped chicken, sliced zucchini, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, and minced garlic with olive oil and spices.
- Spread the mixture evenly in the baking dish.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes; then uncover and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the bake (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 85mg