Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of this Mediterranean Chicken Zucchini Bake, where tender chicken meets fresh zucchini, juicy cherry tomatoes, and aromatic spices. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a casual gathering, this dish is not only easy to prepare but also customizable based on your favorite veggies. Enjoy a wholesome meal that impresses without hours of kitchen time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium red onion, sliced
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly spray a large baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and half of the oregano. Place them flat in the prepared baking dish.
- Scatter sliced zucchini and halved cherry tomatoes over the chicken.
- Drizzle olive oil over the top and sprinkle with remaining oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Toss gently in the baking dish to ensure even coating.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and vegetables are tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe (approximately 8 oz)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg