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Best Mediterranean Chicken Zucchini Bake

Best Mediterranean Chicken Zucchini Bake You’ll Ever Make

Try the best Mediterranean Chicken Zucchini Bake, a delicious and healthy dish filled with succulent chicken, zucchini, and cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken & Veggies
  • 4 pieces Boneless Chicken Breasts Skinless
  • 2 cups Zucchini Sliced into half-moons
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved
  • 1 medium Red Onion Thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
For the Seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with avocado oil
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Basil Fresh can elevate flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Use regular if unavailable
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
  • optional Red Pepper Flakes For heat
For the Cheesy Topping
  • 1.5 cups Mozzarella Cheese Shredded
  • 0.5 cups Parmesan Cheese Grated
  • 0.25 cups Fresh Parsley Chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Dish
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with olive oil.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine chicken, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, onion, and garlic. Drizzle with olive oil and add seasonings. Toss well.
  4. Ensure all ingredients are evenly coated with olive oil and seasonings.
  5. Spread the mixture evenly in the greased baking dish.
  6. Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese evenly over the top.
  7. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
  8. Remove the foil and bake uncovered for an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is golden brown.
  9. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
  10. Serve warm, optionally with rice or fresh salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 350mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Let the dish cool for a few minutes before cutting into it for better slice holds together.

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