Description
This Mediterranean Chicken Zucchini Bake is a healthy, low-carb casserole packed with fresh zucchini, juicy chicken, Kalamata olives, and tangy feta cheese. It’s a quick and easy dish with Mediterranean flavors that will satisfy your cravings for a nutritious weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- For the Chicken and Zucchini Bake:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 medium zucchinis, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). - Prepare the Chicken:
Season the chicken breasts with olive oil, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Set aside. - Prepare the Vegetables:
Slice the zucchinis and halve the cherry tomatoes. Toss them with a pinch of salt, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil. - Assemble the Dish:
In a baking dish, arrange the seasoned chicken breasts. Surround the chicken with the zucchini slices, cherry tomatoes, and Kalamata olives. - Bake:
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the zucchini is tender. - Add Feta Cheese:
In the last 5 minutes of baking, sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the top of the chicken and vegetables. Bake for an additional 5 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly. - Garnish and Serve:
Remove the bake from the oven and sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
