Mediterranean Chicken Zucchini Bake
A hearty and flavorful one-pan dish that combines juicy chicken, tender vegetables, and creamy feta cheese for a satisfying Mediterranean-inspired meal.
Ingredients:
– 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces 🐔
– 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into rounds 🥒
– 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved 🍅
– 1 red bell pepper, diced 🌶️
– 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced 🧅
– 3 garlic cloves, minced 🧄
– 1/4 cup olive oil 🌿
– 1 teaspoon dried oregano 🌿
– 1 teaspoon dried basil 🌿
– 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 🌿
– Salt and pepper to taste 🧂
– 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese 🧀
– Fresh parsley, chopped (optional) 🌿
Directions:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a large baking dish with olive oil.
- Combine the chicken pieces, zucchini slices, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, red onion, and minced garlic in a large bowl.
- Drizzle olive oil over the chicken and vegetables. Add oregano, basil, thyme, salt, and pepper. Toss until well coated.
- Transfer the mixture to the baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.
- Sprinkle feta cheese over the top and bake for 5 more minutes until slightly melted.
- Garnish with chopped parsley if desired before serving.
Prep Time: 15 Minutes ⏰ | Cook Time: 35 Minutes ⏲️ | Total Time: 50 Minutes ⏳ | Kcal: 350 Kcal 🔥 | Servings: 4 servings 🍽️