Description
A delicious and healthy Mediterranean Chicken Zucchini Bake that is easy to prepare and packed with flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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)
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with olive oil.
- In a mixing bowl, combine chicken, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and garlic.
- Drizzle with olive oil and add seasonings; mix well.
- Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Cover with foil; bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove foil; bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is golden brown and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute other vegetables based on your preference.
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes for desired spiciness.
- Can be served with a side salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Mediterranean Chicken Zucchini Bake, healthy recipes, chicken dinner, Mediterranean diet