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Flavorful & Easy! Recipe

Flavorful & Easy! Recipe


  • Author: Lila
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This Mediterranean Chicken Zucchini Bake is a healthy, flavorful, and easy dish that combines tender chicken with fresh zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and savory spices, topped with a cheesy finish. Perfect for a simple weeknight dinner or a special gathering.


Ingredients

Scale

Chicken:

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces

Veggies:

  • 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into half-moons
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

Seasonings and Cheese:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese or feta
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: To 375°F (190°C).
  2. Grease baking dish: Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with olive oil.
  3. Prepare ingredients: In a large bowl, toss chicken, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and garlic with olive oil and Mediterranean seasonings.
  4. Coat with spices: Mix well to evenly coat everything with the spices.
  5. Arrange in dish: Spread the chicken and vegetable mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
  6. Add cheese: Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the top.
  7. Bake covered: Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
  8. Bake uncovered: Remove foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes until cheese is golden, bubbly, and chicken is cooked through.
  9. Garnish and serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm. Enjoy with rice, quinoa, or crusty bread.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 540mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 9g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg

Keywords: Mediterranean, Chicken, Zucchini, Bake, Healthy, Easy, Flavorful, Cheese, Weeknight Dinner