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Mediterranean Chicken Zucchini Bake Recipe – This delicious Mediterranean chicken breast and zucchini bake is a great way to get your family to eat their vegetables! With a mix of flavors from tomato, zucchini, herbs, and cheese, this chicken casserole is sure to please even the pickiest of eaters. It’s also a great way to use up any leftover chicken and vegetables you may have on hand. This chicken breast bake recipe is simple to make and great for weeknight dinners. Low-carb, keto-friendly, and gluten-free. Give it a try, and enjoy!
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Ingredients list for the chicken zucchini bake
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced horizontally to make 4 cutlets
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 zucchini, thinly sliced
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, for garnish
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Mediterranean chicken zucchini bake
This delicious chicken breast and zucchini bake is a great meal for those busy weeknights. It’s easy to put together and can be on the table in just 30 minutes. Tender chicken and juicy zucchini and tomatoes are baked together with a cheesy topping for a dish that is sure to be a hit with the whole family. Serve it with a salad or your favorite side dish for a nutritious and satisfying meal.
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How to make chicken zucchini casserole
Start by seasoning the chicken breastwith garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper, with a drizzle of olive oil. Top with onion, zucchini, and tomato. Finish of with shredded cheeses. Bake in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes, depending on the size of your chicken breasts.
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Directions
1. To make the chicken zucchini bake: Preheat your oven to 400ºF (200ºC). Add the four chicken breast cutlets to a shallow plate and season with olive oil, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
2. Transfer the chicken breast to a baking dish and top with onion, sliced zucchini, and tomato.
3. Top the chicken breast and vegetables with shredded Parmesan and Mozzarella cheese.
4. Transfer the baking dish to the oven and bake uncovered for about 20 minutes or until the chicken is done. Broil for the last 2-3 minutes if you like.
5. Remove from the oven and allow the chicken casserole to rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving. Serve the Mediterranean chicken zucchini bake over cauliflower rice, rice, or couscous. Enjoy! ❤️
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Tips for the Mediterranean chicken bake recipe
- We cut chicken breasts horizontally to make them thinner and quicker to cook. We count 1 cutlet per serving but it depends on the size of the chicken breasts you have got.
- Add half a teaspoon of Cayenne pepper to the seasoning for a nice kick of heat!
How to serve the chicken bake
If you’ve packed the chicken casserole with veggies, you can serve the Mediterranean chicken bake on its own. Otherwise, we love having the chicken casserole with a crisp salad, on top of couscous, rice, or – if you’d like to stay low-carb/keto-friendly – cauliflower rice.
How to keep the chicken bake leftovers?
You can keep any chicken and zucchini bake leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days in your refrigerator. Reheat in the microwave or cover in the oven at 350ºF (180ºC) until heated through.
More chicken bake recipes
- 25 Best Easy Chicken Casserole Recipes
- Salsa Fresca Chicken Bake
- Cheesy Fajita Chicken Bake
- Bell Pepper Chicken Bake
- Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Baked with Asparagus
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Leave a Reply
JoLee
2023-10-31 17:32:01
Flavors are good, cook time is way more than 20 minutes, more like 30 or so…
Beeky
2023-09-27 04:48:31
Tasty and relative healthy. I nearly gave it 5 stars. I used cheddar instead of mozarella, added half an orange bell pepper and used some additional herbs such as thyme and oregano. I served it with couscous. Very easy to make and family friendly eating. Will definitely make again.
Linda
2023-09-26 20:32:37
Definitely needs more flavor. If I make it again I will try cutting the chicken in cubes , adding fresh garlic and I’d like to try fire roasted crushed tomatoes.
John
2023-09-04 16:05:45
REALLY needs some flavoring up! And you better really like oregano. Adding other Italian herbs and cutting down the oregano would be much better. But I think it would still lack some flavor. I’m going to try it again but with different herbs and adding Italian sausage.
Sheri Crang
2023-08-31 18:40:27
This was a very tasty meal, we tried it last night. I don’t think the time to cook is right, veggies were all still raw but the chicken was cooked. I might fry them ahead a bit first next time.
Karen
2023-07-30 16:29:00
Made this today for meal prep for the week. Delicious! I was worried it would be too much garlic, but it was perfect. So full of flavor. Next time I will add another zucchini because I love zucchini and there seems to be room for it. Thanks for the recipe!
Madam Lisa
2023-07-12 21:19:20
Excellent Dish!!👌 Very Flavorful and looks beautiful. A dish you could add to. I added 1 jalapeno finely chopped (without the seeds) for a semi spicy flavor. A can of Italian styled diced tomatoes ( saved me a trip from going to the store ) added to the flavor of the dish. One of my favorite recipes I've tried so far on the Internet.
M. Hayden
2023-06-13 21:52:17
Easy, healthy dish with minimal ingredients. Many low-carb dishes are laden with too much fat for me. This one is light yet very filling and tasty. I did add an extra zucchini (because we love them) and 5 small peeled and diced Roma tomatoes. This recipe seems very customizable such as adding red pepper flakes and/or olives. Served over riced cauliflower. Overall a keeper and budget friendly!
John Crane
2023-03-20 11:07:43
What do I do with lemon juice?
John Crane
2023-03-20 11:05:35
Tasted greal on cauliflower rice but...
