Mediterranean Chicken Zucchini Bake – Healthy, Flavorful & Easy!
Experience the deliciousness of Mediterranean flavors with this healthy and easy Mediterranean Chicken Zucchini Bake! This one-pan dish features tender chicken, fresh zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and a blend of aromatic spices, all topped with gooey mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep, this recipe is not only quick to prepare—ready in just 35 minutes—but also packed with nutrition. Enjoy each bite knowing you’re indulging in a meal that’s as nutritious as it is flavorful. Garnished with fresh parsley, serve it alongside rice or a crisp salad for a complete dining experience that will delight your taste buds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 medium zucchinis
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- ½ red onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine diced chicken, sliced zucchini, halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, and minced garlic.
- Drizzle with olive oil and season with oregano, basil, paprika, salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Toss well to coat.
- Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish and sprinkle cheese on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking for an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is golden brown.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 75mg