Description
This easy Mediterranean Chicken Zucchini Bake is a healthy and flavorful one-pan wonder, perfect for a busy weeknight dinner or meal prep.
Ingredients
2 medium zucchini, thinly sliced (⅛–¼ inch thick)
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
â…“ cup red onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups cooked, shredded or diced chicken breast
½ cup sliced Kalamata olives
1 tsp dried oregano
½ tsp dried basil
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp olive oil
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Step 2: Prepare your vegetables. Slice two medium zucchinis into thin rounds (⅛–¼ inch thick). Halve 1 cup of cherry tomatoes. Thinly slice ⅓ cup of red onion. Mince two cloves of garlic.
Step 3: In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced zucchini, cooked chicken breast, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced Kalamata olives, red onion, minced garlic, 1 tsp dried oregano, ½ tsp dried basil, salt, and pepper. Drizzle with 2 tbsp of olive oil. Toss everything well to coat evenly.
Step 4: Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese and crumble 1 cup of feta cheese over the top.
Step 5: Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the cheese is golden and bubbly, and the zucchini is tender with caramelized edges. For a more golden finish, broil for the last 2-3 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
Step 6: Let the bake cool for 5–10 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a richer flavor, you can briefly sauté the red onion and garlic in a little olive oil before adding them to the mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
