Mediterranean Chicken Zucchini Bake
A delicious Mediterranean-inspired dish featuring baked chicken and fresh vegetables for an irresistible crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts, diced
- 2 zucchinis, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the chicken and veggies by combining them in a large bowl with olive oil, seasonings, and mixing to coat evenly.
- Bake the mixture in a baking dish for about 25 minutes.
- Top with shredded mozzarella cheese after 25 minutes.
- Return to the oven for another 10–15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Serve immediately after letting it sit for a few minutes.
Notes
For a spicy kick, add crushed red pepper flakes. You can prep the dish ahead of time and refrigerate without cheese until ready to bake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: chicken bake, Mediterranean, zucchini, healthy dinner, easy recipe