Description
A flavorful and wholesome Mediterranean Chicken Zucchini Bake recipe that is easy to prepare and bursting with delicious flavors. Juicy chicken breast cutlets are baked with zucchini, tomatoes, onions, and a cheesy topping for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced horizontally to make 4 cutlets
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp instant chicken stock, optional
- 2 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
For the Bake:
- 1 zucchini, thinly sliced
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- ½ onion, chopped
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- To make the chicken zucchini bake: Preheat your oven to 400ºF (200ºC). Add the four chicken breast cutlets to a shallow plate and season with olive oil, garlic powder, oregano, instant chicken stock, salt, and pepper.
- Transfer the chicken breast to a baking dish and top with onion, sliced zucchini, and tomato. Sprinkle the veggies with salt and pepper and a drizzle of olive oil.
- Top the chicken breast and vegetables with shredded Parmesan and Mozzarella cheese.
- Transfer the baking dish to the oven and bake uncovered for about 20 minutes or until the chicken is done. Broil for the last 2-3 minutes if you like.
- Remove the chicken casserole from the oven and allow it to rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving. Serve the Mediterranean chicken zucchini bake over cauliflower rice, rice, or couscous. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Mediterranean, Chicken, Zucchini, Bake, Easy, Cheesy
