Description
A flavorful, wholesome bake featuring tender chicken, fresh zucchini, and Mediterranean herbs, all layered and baked to perfection for a comforting and healthy meal.
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
3 medium zucchinis, thinly sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tbsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp paprika
Salt and pepper, to taste
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, garlic, oregano, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Place the chicken breasts in the baking dish and brush both sides with half of the olive oil mixture.
- Arrange the sliced zucchinis evenly over the chicken breasts. Scatter the cherry tomatoes, olives, and red onion slices on top. Drizzle the remaining olive oil mixture over the vegetables.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil, sprinkle feta cheese on top (if using), and bake uncovered for another 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature 165°F / 74°C) and the vegetables are tender.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
This recipe serves 4 people.
Prep time: about 15 minutes.
Total cooking time: approximately 50 minutes.
For a spicier kick, add crushed red pepper flakes to the olive oil mixture.
To make it vegetarian, replace chicken with thick slices of eggplant or portobello mushrooms.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat gently in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 15 minutes to keep chicken juicy.
Use fresh zucchini rather than frozen to avoid sogginess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approx. 350-400 kcal
- Sugar: Approx. 5 g
- Sodium: Approx. 500 mg
- Fat: Approx. 20 g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 10-15 g
- Fiber: Approx. 3 g
- Protein: Approx. 35 g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 90 mg
