Description
Mediterranean Chicken Zucchini Bake is a delicious, one-pan meal that beautifully combines juicy chicken, fresh zucchini, and sweet cherry tomatoes, all topped with gooey mozzarella cheese. This vibrant dish is infused with aromatic Mediterranean herbs, making it perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests. With minimal prep time and simple ingredients, you can create a mouthwatering dinner that bursts with flavor in under an hour!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and oregano; arrange them in the baking dish.
- Surround the chicken with sliced zucchini and halved cherry tomatoes.
- Sprinkle minced garlic over the top and drizzle olive oil evenly.
- Top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C). Allow to rest before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the dish (approx. 240g)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg