Mediterranean Chicken Zucchini Bake
A flavorful and healthy Mediterranean-inspired dish featuring chicken, zucchini, and various vegetables, perfect for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts chicken breasts
- 2 large zucchinis
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 cup black olives
- 0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 0.5 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley
- 0.5 cup shredded mozzarella cheese Optional
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice zucchini into thin rounds and season chicken with olive oil, oregano, basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Arrange chicken in a greased baking dish, layer zucchini slices around it, and sprinkle with cherry tomatoes, olives, and sun-dried tomatoes.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C). Remove, sprinkle feta cheese, and return to oven for 5-7 minutes until cheese is golden.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and optionally drizzle with balsamic vinegar before serving.
Notes
Optional ingredients like mozzarella cheese can be added for extra flavor. Customize to your taste preferences!