Description
A flavorful and healthy Mediterranean Chicken Zucchini Bake featuring tender chicken breast, fresh zucchini, cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, and tangy feta cheese. Perfect for a nutritious and easy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Vegetables
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into half-moons
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- ¼ cup chopped red onion
Seasonings and Garnishes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Season the chicken: In a large bowl, toss the cubed chicken breasts with olive oil, dried oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until the chicken is evenly coated with the spices and oil.
- Combine vegetables and chicken: Add the sliced zucchini, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced Kalamata olives, and chopped red onion to the bowl. Gently mix everything together to combine without bruising the vegetables.
- Arrange in baking dish: Transfer the chicken and vegetable mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly for even cooking.
- Bake the dish: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
- Finish and serve: Remove the bake from the oven, drizzle fresh lemon juice over the top, and sprinkle crumbled feta cheese evenly across the dish. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
- This dish pairs wonderfully with couscous, rice, or quinoa to round out the meal.
- Prepare all ingredients ahead of time and store them in the refrigerator until you’re ready to bake for convenient meal prep.
