Description
A wholesome and flavorful Mediterranean Chicken Zucchini Bake, perfect for busy families looking for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into chunks
- 3 medium zucchinis, sliced into rounds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¾ cup shredded mozzarella or Italian cheese blend
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, toss the chicken and zucchini with olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper until well-coated.
- Spread the chicken and zucchini mixture evenly in a 9×13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the top.
- Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is golden brown.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, experiment with fresh herbs and substitute chicken with chickpeas for a vegetarian option. Leftovers can be stored for up to 3 days in the fridge, or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Mediterranean, chicken, zucchini, bake, healthy dinner, family meal