Description
A delicious Mediterranean Chicken Bake that combines tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and a flavorful coating topped with cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 medium zucchinis sliced into half-moons
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- ½ piece red onion thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin is preferred
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine chicken, zucchinis, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and garlic.
- In a separate bowl, mix olive oil, oregano, basil, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Pour the mixture over the chicken and vegetables, and toss to coat.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish.
- Top with mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, and fresh parsley.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is bubbly.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Serve with a side of rice or crusty bread.
- Adjust spices according to your preference.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Mediterranean Chicken Bake, chicken recipe, healthy dinner, baked chicken