Description
This Mediterranean Chicken Zucchini Bake is a simple and healthy dinner option perfect for busy evenings
It combines tender chicken with fresh zucchini and Mediterranean flavors to create a delicious and satisfying meal
The dish is baked to perfection bringing out the natural tastes of the ingredients while keeping it light and nutritious
Ideal for those looking for a wholesome and flavorful dinner without a lot of effort
Ingredients
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced horizontally to make 4 cutlets
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1 teaspoon black pepper, divided
1 teaspoon instant chicken stock (optional)
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano (or 1 teaspoon dried oregano)
1 zucchini, thinly sliced
2 tomatoes, chopped
½ onion, chopped
½ cup shredded mozzarella
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400ºF 200ºC
Place the chicken cutlets in a shallow bowl
Drizzle with olive oil and season with garlic powder oregano instant chicken stock if using salt and pepper
Transfer the chicken to a baking dish
Layer the onion sliced zucchini and chopped tomatoes on top
Sprinkle with additional salt pepper and a drizzle of olive oil
Evenly sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the top
Bake uncovered for 20 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked and the cheese is melted
For a golden bubbly cheese topping broil for the last 2 to 3 minutes if desired
Let the dish rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve over rice cauliflower rice or couscous
Enjoy
Notes
This dish tastes best when baked until golden brown Avoid overcooking to keep chicken juicy and zucchini tender Let it rest a few minutes before serving for better flavor distribution
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20