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Mediterranean Chicken Zucchini Bake


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  • Author: khaoula belabess
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

This Mediterranean Chicken Zucchini Bake is a flavorful and nutritious dinner option featuring tender chicken breasts baked with a medley of fresh vegetables and topped with crumbled feta cheese. It’s an easy-to-make, wholesome dish that brings a taste of the Mediterranean to your table.


Ingredients

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  • 4 chicken breasts
  • 2 medium zucchinis, sliced (about 2 cups)
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved (about 2 cups)
  • 1 cup red bell pepper, sliced
  • ½ cup red onion, sliced
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled

Instructions

  • Preheat Oven:
    • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Prepare Chicken:
    • Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish.
  • Add Vegetables:
    • Arrange the zucchini, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, and red onion around the chicken breasts.
  • Mix Seasonings:
    • In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Drizzle this mixture over the chicken and vegetables.
  • Bake:
    • Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the vegetables are tender.
  • Add Fresh Herbs:
    • Once baking is complete, sprinkle fresh parsley and basil over the dish.
  • Finish with Feta:
    • Top with crumbled feta cheese before serving.

Notes

  • Ensure the chicken is fully cooked by checking that it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  • For a more pronounced Mediterranean flavor, consider adding olives or artichokes.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 of the dish
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 27g
  • Cholesterol: 87mg