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Close-up of a Mediterranean Chicken Zucchini Bake with melted cheese, cherry tomatoes, zucchini slices, and red onion.

Mediterranean Chicken Zucchini Bake

This Mediterranean chicken zucchini bake is an easy healthy dinner loaded with juicy chicken, tender zucchini, tomatoes, herbs, and melted cheese for a comforting family meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 medium zucchini sliced into half moons
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 small red onion thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 0.5 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.5 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • 9 x 13 inch baking dish

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  2. Lightly grease a 9 x 13 inch baking dish.
  3. Add the chicken, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and red onion to the baking dish.
  4. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic, oregano, basil, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Toss everything together until evenly coated.
  5. Spread the mixture into an even layer.
  6. Bake uncovered for 25 minutes until the chicken is nearly cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
  7. Remove the dish from the oven and sprinkle mozzarella and feta cheese evenly over the top.
  8. Return to the oven and bake for 8 to 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  9. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving. Cook chicken to an internal temperature of 165°F for safe serving.

Notes

Serve this Mediterranean chicken zucchini bake with warm rice, quinoa, or crusty bread to soak up the flavorful juices.