Mediterranean Chicken Zucchini Bake
A delightful and healthy dish combining Mediterranean flavors with chicken and fresh vegetables, perfect for a family dinner or quick weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup Kalamata olives, pitted
- ¼ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- to taste Salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- to garnish Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, oregano, basil, and paprika.
- In a baking dish, place the seasoned chicken breasts.
- Add zucchini slices, cherry tomatoes, olives, and minced garlic around the chicken.
- Drizzle olive oil over the chicken and vegetables.
- Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove the foil, sprinkle feta cheese over the chicken, and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Best served hot. Can be paired with rice, quinoa, or a fresh salad. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave.