Description
This Mediterranean Chicken Zucchini Bake combines tender chicken breasts with flavorful zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and feta cheese, all baked to perfection in a lemony garlic-infused olive oil sauce. A simple yet delicious dish that brings the flavors of the Mediterranean to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano, divided
For the Vegetables:
- 2 medium zucchini, sliced thin
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
For the Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Season the Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry and season with salt, pepper, and half of the oregano.
- Prepare the Dish: Arrange the sliced zucchini and halved cherry tomatoes around the chicken in the baking dish.
- Make the Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, and remaining oregano; drizzle over the chicken and vegetables.
- Add the Cheese: Crumble feta cheese on top of the chicken and vegetables.
- Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and the vegetables are tender.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with a side of couscous or a fresh green salad.
- Feel free to customize the vegetables with your favorites like bell peppers or red onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Mediterranean, Chicken, Zucchini, Bake, Feta, Easy, Healthy
