Description
This Mediterranean Chicken Zucchini Bake is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that combines juicy chicken breasts with tender zucchini and sweet cherry tomatoes, all baked to perfection in a garlic and oregano-infused olive oil.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Veggies:
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into thin rounds
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
Seasoning:
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season the Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then place them in the baking dish.
- Layer the Veggies: Arrange the sliced zucchini and halved cherry tomatoes around the chicken.
- Prepare the Garlic-Oregano Drizzle: In a small bowl, combine minced garlic with olive oil and dried oregano; drizzle this mixture over the chicken and veggies.
- Bake Covered: Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Bake Uncovered: Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown.
- Rest and Serve: Allow the dish to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with a side of couscous or crusty bread.
- Feel free to add some crumbled feta cheese on top for an extra burst of flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Mediterranean, Chicken, Zucchini, Bake, Easy, Healthy
