Description
A delicious and healthy one-dish bake combining chicken, zucchini, and melted cheese, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into chunks
- 3 medium zucchinis, sliced into rounds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¾ cup shredded mozzarella or Italian cheese blend
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, toss the chicken and zucchini with olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper until well coated.
- Spread the mixture evenly in a 9×13-inch baking dish, ensuring even distribution for even cooking.
- Sprinkle the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese generously over the top.
- Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is thoroughly cooked and the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Serve with lemony quinoa or a crisp Mediterranean salad. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 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: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Mediterranean, chicken bake, zucchini, easy dinner, healthy recipe