Description
This easy one-pan Mediterranean Chicken Zucchini Bake combines juicy chicken, sweet zucchini, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, and feta for a healthy, flavorful dinner. It’s quick to prep, full of vibrant veggies, and perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 medium zucchini, sliced into 1/2-inch half-moons
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, divided (from 1 large lemon)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced, divided
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a medium bowl, combine cubed chicken, 1 tablespoon olive oil, oregano, basil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, half the minced garlic, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Toss to coat and let marinate for at least 10 minutes.
- Slice zucchini, halve cherry tomatoes, thinly slice red onion, halve olives, and chop sun-dried tomatoes.
- In a large bowl, toss the veggies with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, remaining garlic, a pinch of salt and pepper, remaining 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Spread marinated chicken evenly in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Top with the veggie mixture, distributing evenly.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta and olives over the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through (165°F internal temperature) and veggies are tender with golden edges. Broil for 2-3 minutes at the end for extra browning if desired.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley and serve hot, optionally with crusty bread or rice.
Notes
For best results, don’t overcrowd the pan—use two dishes if needed. Marinate chicken for extra flavor, and blot chicken dry before marinating to avoid excess liquid. Customize with your favorite veggies or swap feta for goat cheese. Can be made ahead and is freezer-friendly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 700
- Fat: 16
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 9
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 32
Keywords: mediterranean chicken, zucchini bake, one pan dinner, healthy chicken recipe, gluten-free, easy weeknight meal, feta, olives, low carb