Name: Mediterranean Chicken Zucchini Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces; 2 medium zucchinis sliced into half-moons; 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved; 0.5 red onion thinly sliced; 2 cloves garlic minced; 2 tablespoons olive oil plus extra for greasing dish; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 0.5 teaspoon dried basil; 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper; 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, for heat; 0.5 cup shredded mozzarella cheese or feta for mediterranean touch; 0.25 cup grated parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Description

Try this Mediterranean Chicken Zucchini Bake for an easy and flavorful meal! Combining juicy chicken, fresh vegetables, and a cheesy topping, it’s perfect for a quick dinner or a healthy meal any night of the week.

Ingredients

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2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
2 medium zucchinis sliced into half-moons
1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
0.5 red onion thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic minced
2 tablespoons olive oil plus extra for greasing dish
1 teaspoon dried oregano
0.5 teaspoon dried basil
0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, for heat
0.5 cup shredded mozzarella cheese or feta for mediterranean touch
0.25 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with olive oil.
In a large bowl, mix the chicken pieces, sliced zucchini, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and minced garlic.
Drizzle olive oil over the mixture and add dried oregano, basil, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Toss everything together to coat well.
Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
Top evenly with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
Remove the foil and continue to bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbly, and the chicken reaches 165°F (75°C).
Once done, remove from the oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Serve warm alongside rice, quinoa, pita bread, or a fresh salad.

Notes

Feel free to swap out vegetables according to your preference. Bell peppers or eggplant would work well too.
For a spicier kick, include more red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce before serving.
This dish pairs wonderfully with a light salad or some crusty bread.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 400
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 15g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 80mg