Mediterranean Chicken Zucchini Bake – Healthy, Flavorful & Easy!
Discover the delightful Mediterranean Chicken Zucchini Bake – a healthy, flavorful, and easy dish that brings the vibrant tastes of the Mediterranean to your dinner table in just 35 minutes! This one-pan meal features tender chicken, fresh zucchini, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a cheesy topping of mozzarella and Parmesan. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, this bake is not only nutritious but also customizable according to your favorite ingredients. With minimal cleanup required and a delicious outcome guaranteed, this recipe is set to become a staple in your household.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- 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
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
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, sliced zucchini, halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, minced garlic, olive oil, oregano, basil, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Mix well.
- Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Top with shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Then remove the foil and continue baking for another 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: 1/4 of the recipe
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 80mg