Description
A vibrant and flavorful one-dish bake featuring tender chicken, fresh zucchini, and Mediterranean spices topped with melted cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 medium zucchinis, sliced into half-moons
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375’F (190’C).
- Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with olive oil.
- In a large bowl, toss together chicken, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and garlic with olive oil and the Mediterranean seasoning mixture.
- Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes until cheese is golden and chicken reaches 165’F.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- For a saltier flavor, swap mozzarella for feta cheese.
- Ensure chicken pieces are uniform in size for even cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 35 min
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 320 calories
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg