Mediterranean Chicken Zucchini Bake: A Flavorful Healthy Dinner

Mediterranean Chicken Zucchini Bake is a healthy dinner option loaded with flavor, combining juicy chicken, zucchini, and tomatoes.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Bake

4 pieces Chicken Breasts boneless, skinless
2 medium Zucchini fresh, avoid frozen
1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
1 medium Red Onion diced
3 cloves Garlic minced

For the Seasoning

2 tablespoons Olive Oil or light oil
1 teaspoon Dried Oregano or fresh
1 teaspoon Dried Basil or Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika or regular paprika
1 teaspoon Salt to taste
1 teaspoon Black Pepper to taste
1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes to taste

For the Toppings

1 cup Mozzarella Cheese or feta for variation
1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese or nutritional yeast for dairy-free
1/4 cup Fresh Parsley for garnish

Equipment

9x13-inch baking dish

Method

Cooking Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish with olive oil.
In a bowl, mix chicken, zucchini, tomatoes, onion, and garlic. Add olive oil and seasonings, tossing well.
Transfer the mixture to the baking dish, spreading evenly, then top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is golden and chicken is cooked through.
Let sit for a few minutes, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Customize with additional vegetables or different cheese types as desired.

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