Description
Mediterranean Chicken Zucchini Bake is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the essence of the Mediterranean to your dinner table. This easy recipe combines tender chicken, fresh zucchini, and aromatic herbs, all baked to perfection with a golden topping of feta cheese. It’s not only visually stunning but also packed with nutrients, making it a delightful choice for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Simple to prepare and bursting with flavor, this bake will quickly become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 medium zucchini, sliced
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a large baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a bowl, coat chicken breasts in olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Arrange the seasoned chicken in the baking dish and surround it with zucchini and cherry tomatoes.
- Sprinkle minced garlic over the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- In the last five minutes of baking, add crumbled feta cheese and fresh basil on top.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the bake (approximately 280g)
- Calories: 405
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 110mg