Easy Mediterranean Chicken Zucchini Bake – One-Pan Healthy Cheesy Dinner
This Mediterranean Chicken Zucchini Bake is a healthy, cheesy, and flavorful one-pan dinner. Packed with chicken, vegetables, and Mediterranean herbs, it’s an easy and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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)
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese (or feta)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with olive oil.
- In a large bowl, combine chicken, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, red onion, garlic, olive oil, and seasonings.
- Mix well to evenly coat everything.
- Spread mixture evenly into the baking dish.
- Top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake another 10–15 minutes until chicken is cooked through and cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Cut vegetables evenly for consistent cooking.
- Fresh herbs enhance flavor significantly.
- Avoid overbaking to keep chicken juicy.
- Serve with rice, quinoa, or bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320