Description
A delicious and healthy Mediterranean Chicken Zucchini Bake that is easy to prepare and bursting with Mediterranean flavors. This colorful dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or for meal prepping.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Bake:
- 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or cubed)
- 2 medium zucchinis (sliced into thin half-moons)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/2 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives (halved)
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
For Garnish:
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the vegetables: In a large bowl, combine zucchini, cherry tomatoes, red onion, olives, oregano, garlic powder, salt, pepper, olive oil, and lemon juice. Toss to coat evenly.
- Add chicken and feta: Mix in the cooked chicken, then transfer the mixture to the baking dish. Sprinkle feta cheese on top.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until vegetables are tender and the top is golden.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from oven, garnish with parsley, and serve.
Notes
- This dish is great for meal prep and can be made ahead.
- For extra protein, consider adding drained chickpeas to the bake.
- Serve with rice, couscous, or warm pita bread for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
