Ingredients
Scale
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 medium zucchinis, sliced into half-moons
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
½ red onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
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, for heat)
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese (or feta for a Mediterranean touch)
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with olive oil.
- In a large bowl, toss chicken, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and garlic with olive oil and all Mediterranean seasoning (oregano, basil, paprika, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes).
- Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes, until cheese is golden and chicken is cooked through (165°F/75°C).
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- For crispier zucchini, try arranging in a single layer. Add a squeeze of lemon before serving for bright acidity. Chicken can be marinated in the oil and spices for 15-30 minutes before baking for deeper flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: High-Protein, Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 320 calories
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 65mg