Mediterranean Chicken Zucchini Bake: A Flavorful Delight!
A delicious Mediterranean-inspired dish featuring chicken and zucchini baked with tomatoes and cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced
- 2 cups diced tomatoes (fresh or canned)
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- to taste salt and pepper
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and garlic, cooking until softened.
- Incorporate the diced chicken into the skillet, cooking until it turns white and is no longer pink in the center (about 5-7 minutes).
- Stir in the tomatoes, sliced zucchini, and sprinkle the oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes until the zucchini is slightly softened.
- Pour the mixture into a baking dish and evenly spread it out.
- Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese generously over the top.
- Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 30 minutes, until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving it warm.
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for extra flavor.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Mediterranean Chicken Zucchini Bake, Chicken Bake, Zucchini Recipes, Healthy Dinner