Mediterranean Chicken Zucchini Bake
A vibrant one-pan dish combining lean chicken with fresh veggies and Mediterranean flavors, perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Feta cheese for topping (optional)
- Lemon wedges for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the chicken breasts on a large sheet pan, surrounded by sliced zucchini, chopped bell pepper, and sliced red onion.
- Drizzle the vegetables and chicken with olive oil.
- Sprinkle the oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper over everything.
- Toss the mixture to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Arrange the chicken in the center of the pan and the vegetables around it.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the vegetables are tender.
- If using, sprinkle feta cheese on top in the last 5 minutes of baking.
Notes
For best results, use a meat thermometer to check the chicken’s internal temperature. Feel free to sauté onions and bell peppers beforehand for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg