Description
Indulge in the Mediterranean Chicken Zucchini Bake, a delightful one-pan dish that brings the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean to your dinner table. This healthy and easy recipe combines tender chicken and fresh vegetables, all topped with gooey mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings, this bake takes just 35 minutes from prep to plate. Customize it with your favorite veggies like bell peppers or spinach, making it versatile enough to suit any palate. Enjoy a nutritious meal without sacrificing flavor or time!
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
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with olive oil.
- In a mixing bowl, combine diced chicken, sliced zucchini, halved cherry tomatoes, diced onion, and minced garlic.
- Drizzle with olive oil and add seasonings; mix well.
- Spread the mixture evenly in the baking dish.
- Top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake uncovered for an additional 10–15 minutes until cheese is golden brown.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg