Description
This Mediterranean Chicken Zucchini Bake is a flavorful and easy one-pan meal that combines tender chicken breasts with zesty vegetables and tangy feta cheese. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a casual weekend gathering.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt & pepper, to taste
For the Bake:
- 2 large zucchinis, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup black olives, sliced
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season Chicken: Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil, oregano, basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Prepare the Bake: In a greased baking dish, place the seasoned chicken in the center and surround it with zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and olives.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Optionally, top with feta cheese during the final minutes of baking.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- You can customize this dish by adding other Mediterranean ingredients like artichokes or bell peppers.
- For a richer flavor, marinate the chicken in the spices for a few hours before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Mediterranean, Chicken, Zucchini, Bake, One-Pan Meal
