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Mediterranean Chicken Zucchini Bake

Mediterranean Chicken Zucchini Bake: A Flavorful Weeknight Delight

Easy Mediterranean Chicken Zucchini Bake, packed with nutritious ingredients, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pieces Chicken Breasts Can substitute with boneless skinless chicken thighs.
For the Vegetables
  • 2 cups Zucchini
  • 1 cup Red Bell Pepper Any bell pepper can be used.
  • 1 cup Yellow Bell Pepper Any bell pepper can be used.
  • 1 medium Red Onion Yellow onion can be a substitute.
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Can be substituted with grape tomatoes.
For Flavor
  • 3 cloves Garlic Fresh minced is recommended.
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata Olives Can be omitted.
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with avocado oil.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Basil
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Feta Cheese Can be omitted for dairy-free.
  • Fresh Parsley Optional, for garnish.
  • 2 pieces Lemon Wedges Can use lime if preferred.

Equipment

  • large baking dish
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a large baking dish with olive oil.
  2. Slice chicken breasts into uniform chunks and prepare the vegetables by slicing zucchini, bell peppers, onion, and halving the cherry tomatoes.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine chicken, zucchini, bell peppers, onion, cherry tomatoes, and Kalamata olives. Drizzle with olive oil and add seasonings. Toss everything together.
  4. Transfer the mixture to the greased baking dish and bake for about 30 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
  5. Garnish with crumbled feta cheese and fresh parsley. Serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 36gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. This dish is ideal for meal prep and reheats well.

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