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Mediterranean Chicken Zucchini Bake: A Flavorful Delight!

Mediterranean Chicken Zucchini Bake is a healthy, flavorful, and easy dish that combines chicken, zucchini, and Mediterranean ingredients for a delightful meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large zucchinis sliced into rounds
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup red onion diced
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken pieces, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, red onion, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Toss everything together until well coated.
  3. Transfer the mixture to a greased 9x13 inch baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
  4. Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the top.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
  6. If desired, broil for an additional 2-3 minutes to lightly brown the feta cheese.
  7. Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
  8. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

  • For added flavor, try marinating the chicken in the olive oil, lemon juice, and herbs for at least 30 minutes before baking.
  • You can substitute the chicken with shrimp for a seafood twist.
  • Add other vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for extra nutrition.

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