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Mediterranean Chicken Zucchini Bake

A vibrant, one-pan healthy dinner featuring tender chicken, roasted zucchini, and bursting cherry tomatoes seasoned with Mediterranean herbs.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Healthy, Mediterranean
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs chicken breast cubed
  • 2 medium zucchini sliced into rounds
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 0.5 tsp dried thyme
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • to taste salt and pepper

Equipment

  • 9x13 Baking Dish
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Chef's Knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a baking dish.
  2. In a bowl, toss chicken with half the olive oil, garlic, and dried herbs.
  3. Place zucchini and tomatoes in the baking dish, drizzle with remaining oil and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Add chicken to the dish, mixing slightly with the vegetables.
  5. Bake for 20-25 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
  6. Top with mozzarella cheese and bake for an additional 5 minutes until melted.
  7. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.

Notes

For a lower calorie version, swap mozzarella for a light sprinkle of parmesan.