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Mediterranean Chicken Zucchini Bake

Mediterranean Chicken Zucchini Bake That Everyone Will Love

Mediterranean Chicken Zucchini Bake is a flavorful one-pan dish filled with vibrant veggies and tender chicken, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Breasts Boneless and skinless for lean protein.
For the Vegetables
  • 2 medium Zucchini Can substitute with yellow squash.
  • 1 each Red Bell Pepper Any bell pepper can be used interchangeably.
  • 1 each Yellow Bell Pepper Any bell pepper can be used interchangeably.
  • 1 medium Red Onion Can swap with yellow onion or shallots.
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Substitute with chopped regular tomatoes if needed.
For Flavor Enhancements
  • 4 cloves Garlic Fresh garlic is preferable.
  • 0.5 cup Kalamata Olives Any olives can work as a substitute.
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil Can be replaced with avocado oil.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Basil
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper Adjust to taste.
For Garnish
  • 0.5 cup Feta Cheese Optional for dairy-free version.
  • 0.25 cup Fresh Parsley Substitute with cilantro if preferred.
  • 1 each Lemon Wedges Enhances freshness when served.

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a large baking dish with olive oil.
  2. Wash and chop zucchini, bell peppers, red onion, and cherry tomatoes. Cut chicken into bite-sized chunks and add everything to a large mixing bowl.
  3. Drizzle olive oil over the mixture and add oregano, basil, paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss until well coated.
  4. Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish and bake for 30 minutes or until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
  5. Sprinkle feta cheese and parsley on top and serve warm with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish is great for meal prep and makes excellent leftovers that can be reheated easily.

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