Mediterranean Chicken Zucchini Bake
This Mediterranean Chicken Zucchini Bake is a healthy and flavorful dish that is easy to prepare. Tender chicken, fresh zucchini, and juicy cherry tomatoes are seasoned with herbs and spices, then baked to perfection with a cheesy topping.
- 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
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Chicken Zucchini Bake:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 medium zucchinis
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- ½ red onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Cheese Topping:
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare baking dish: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with olive oil.
- Mix ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine chicken, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and garlic. Drizzle with olive oil, add seasonings, and mix well.
- Transfer to baking dish: Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Add cheese: Top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake covered: Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Bake uncovered: Remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is golden brown and bubbly.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Mediterranean, Chicken Zucchini Bake, Healthy, Easy, Flavorful, Gluten Free
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