Description
Warm, comforting, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this chicken zucchini bake is perfect for busy weeknights, combining succulent chicken, fresh veggies, and cheesy goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts, diced
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced chicken, zucchini, red bell pepper, onion, garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle the mixture with olive oil and toss thoroughly.
- Transfer everything to a baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Top with cherry tomatoes and sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
For a vegetarian twist, substitute chicken with turkey or a plant-based protein. Feel free to swap mozzarella cheese for your favorite dairy-free cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Mediterranean, Chicken, Zucchini, Bake, Healthy Dinner, Easy Recipe