Mediterranean Chicken Zucchini Bake – Healthy, Flavorful & Easy Recipe
This Mediterranean Chicken Zucchini Bake is a healthy and flavorful dish that’s easy to make. Tender chicken, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and onions are seasoned with Mediterranean herbs and spices, then baked to perfection with a cheesy topping.
- Author: moretti
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten Free
For the Chicken Zucchini Bake:
- 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
- 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)
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese (or feta for a Mediterranean touch)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease baking dish: Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with olive oil.
- Prepare the chicken and vegetables: In a large bowl, toss the chicken, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and garlic with olive oil and Mediterranean seasoning.
- Coat with spices: Mix well to evenly coat everything with the spices.
- Arrange in baking dish: Spread the chicken and vegetable mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Add cheese: Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the top.
- Bake covered: Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Bake uncovered: Remove foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbly, and the chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
- Serve: Pair with rice, quinoa, or crusty bread for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Mediterranean, Chicken, Zucchini, Bake, Healthy, Easy, Flavorful