Description
This Mediterranean chicken zucchini bake is a healthy, one-dish meal featuring tender chicken, zucchini, tomatoes, garlic, and Mediterranean herbs, topped with melty cheese. It’s perfect for a flavorful, balanced dinner or meal prep.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into chunks
- 2 medium zucchini, sliced into half-moons
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes or 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small red onion, sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese or shredded mozzarella (or a mix)
- Optional: 1/4 cup olives, a handful of spinach, 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large baking dish, combine chicken, zucchini, tomatoes, garlic, and red onion.
- Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
- Spread the mixture out evenly in the baking dish and cover loosely with foil.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes.
- Remove foil, sprinkle cheese over the top, and return to oven.
- Bake uncovered for another 5–10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with lemon juice or fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
- Swap zucchini for eggplant or yellow squash for variation.
- Add cooked quinoa, couscous, or rice to make it a heartier meal.
- Use crushed red pepper for added heat.
- Marinated artichokes or roasted red peppers can boost Mediterranean flavor.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days; reheat in microwave or oven.
- Avoid freezing as zucchini may become watery.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
