Description
Easy Mediterranean Chicken Zucchini Bake is a flavorful one-pan dish that transports your taste buds to the Mediterranean. Juicy chicken breasts are baked alongside fresh zucchini, sweet cherry tomatoes, and aromatic herbs, creating a colorful, nutritious meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or impressing dinner guests. With minimal preparation and cleanup, this delightful recipe makes wholesome cooking effortless.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into half-moons
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and 1 tsp oregano. Place in the baking dish.
- Layer zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and red onion over the chicken.
- Drizzle olive oil over the top and sprinkle with remaining oregano. Toss gently to coat.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg