Name: Mediterranean Chicken Zucchini Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces; 2 medium zucchinis sliced into half-moons; 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved; 0.5 red onion thinly sliced; 2 cloves garlic minced; 2 tablespoons olive oil plus extra for greasing dish; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 0.5 teaspoon dried basil; 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper; 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, for heat; 0.5 cup shredded mozzarella cheese or feta for mediterranean touch; 0.25 cup grated parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Description

This Mediterranean Chicken Zucchini Bake offers irresistible flavors with simple prep. Perfect for a quick dinner or healthy meal with chicken, zucchini, and melted cheese!

Ingredients

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2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
2 medium zucchinis sliced into half-moons
1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
0.5 red onion thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic minced
2 tablespoons olive oil plus extra for greasing dish
1 teaspoon dried oregano
0.5 teaspoon dried basil
0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, for heat
0.5 cup shredded mozzarella cheese or feta for mediterranean touch
0.25 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with olive oil.
In a large bowl, mix chicken pieces, sliced zucchini, halved cherry tomatoes, red onion slices, and minced garlic.
Drizzle 2 tablespoons olive oil over the mixture, then add oregano, basil, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Mix thoroughly to coat everything with oil and seasonings.
Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the top.
Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbly with the chicken cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Serve warm alongside rice, quinoa, pita bread, or a fresh salad.

Notes

Feel free to substitute chicken with turkey for a lighter option.
You can use any cheese of your choice; feta adds a nice Mediterranean touch.
For more flavor, let the mixture marinate for 30 minutes before baking.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/4 of the dish
Calories: 355
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 14g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 36g
Cholesterol: 80mg