Mediterranean Chicken Zucchini Bake
A hearty and flavorful one-pan dish that combines juicy chicken, tender vegetables, and creamy feta cheese for a satisfying Mediterranean-inspired meal.
Mediterranean Chicken Zucchini Bake Recipe – This delicious Mediterranean chicken breast and zucchini bake is a great way to get your family to eat their vegetables! With a mix of flavors from tomato, zucchini, herbs, and cheese, this chicken casserole is sure to please even the pickiest of eaters. It’s also a great way to use up any leftover chicken and vegetables you may have on hand. This chicken breast bake recipe is simple to make and great for weeknight dinners. Low-carb, keto-friendly, and gluten-free. Give it a try, and enjoy!
INGREDIENTS:
3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 medium zucchinis, sliced into rounds
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1 red bell pepper, diced ️
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a large baking dish with olive oil.
2. Combine the chicken pieces, zucchini slices, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, red onion, and minced garlic in a large bowl.
3. Drizzle olive oil over the chicken and vegetables. Add oregano, basil, thyme, salt, and pepper. Toss until well coated.
4. Transfer the mixture to the baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
5. Bake for 25-30 minutes until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.
6. Sprinkle feta cheese over the top and bake for 5 more minutes until slightly melted.
7. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired before serving.
TIPS FOR THE MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN BAKE RECIPE
We cut chicken breasts horizontally to make them thinner and quicker to cook. We count 1 cutlet per serving but it depends on the size of the chicken breasts you have got.
Add half a teaspoon of Cayenne pepper to the seasoning for a nice kick of heat!
HOW TO SERVE TH CHICKEN BAKE
If you’ve packed the chicken casserole with veggies, you can serve the Mediterranean chicken bake on its own. Otherwise, we love having the chicken casserole with a crisp salad, on top of couscous, rice, or – if you’d like to stay low-carb/keto-friendly – cauliflower rice.
HOW TO KEEP THE CHICKEN BAKE LEFTOVERS?
You can keep any chicken and zucchini bake leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days in your refrigerator. Reheat in the microwave or cover in the oven at 350ºF (180ºC) until heated through.
Nutritional Info:
Energy 2016.36 cal 504.09 cal
Fat 130.05 g 32.51 g
Protein 160.4 g 40.1 g
Carbs 52.7 g 13.17 g
Saturated Fat 39.6 g 9.9 g
Polyunsat Fat 17.83 g 4.46 g
Monounsat Fat 63.48 g 15.87 g
Sugar 9 g 2.25 g
Cholesterol 470.35 mg 117.59 mg
Sodium 3739.3 mg 934.82 mg
Potassium 2442.69 mg 610.67 mg
Fiber 11.65 g 2.91 g
Energy 2016.36 kcal 504.09 kcal
Looks so good for a family dinner!