🍗 Easy Mediterranean Chicken Zucchini Bake

This Mediterranean Chicken Zucchini Bake is a simple, one-dish meal packed with fresh flavors. Juicy chicken breast is baked with tender zucchini, cherry tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, and herbs, then topped with melty feta or mozzarella.

It’s:

• Low carb

• High protein

• Gluten-free

• Perfect for meal prep

• Ready in about 35–40 minutes

Fresh, light, and comforting without being heavy.

🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4)

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

• 2 medium zucchini, sliced into half-moons

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

• ½ red onion, thinly sliced

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 1 teaspoon dried oregano

• 1 teaspoon dried basil

• ½ teaspoon paprika

• ½ teaspoon salt

• ½ teaspoon black pepper

• ½ cup crumbled feta cheese (or shredded mozzarella)

• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (optional garnish)

Optional additions:

• Kalamata olives

• Lemon zest

• Red pepper flakes

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Preheat Oven

Preheat to 400°F (200°C).
Lightly grease a 9×13 baking dish.

2️⃣ Season the Chicken

Pat chicken dry.
Rub with 1 tablespoon olive oil, garlic, oregano, basil, paprika, salt, and pepper.

Place in baking dish.

3️⃣ Add Vegetables

In a bowl, toss zucchini, tomatoes, and red onion with remaining olive oil and a pinch of salt.

Spread vegetables around and over the chicken.

4️⃣ Bake

Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, or until chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature.

5️⃣ Add Cheese

Sprinkle feta or mozzarella over the top.
Return to oven for 5 minutes until slightly melted.

6️⃣ Garnish & Serve

Top with parsley and optional lemon zest.
Serve warm.

🥗 Serving Suggestions

Pairs well with:

• Rice or quinoa

• Couscous

• Cauliflower rice (low carb option)

• Warm pita bread

• Simple Greek salad

❓ Q & A

Q1: Can I use chicken thighs?

Yes! Boneless thighs work great and stay extra juicy.
Add 5–7 extra minutes if needed.

Q2: Can I make this ahead?

Yes. Assemble everything and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking.

Q3: My zucchini got watery. How do I fix that?

• Sprinkle zucchini with salt and let sit 10 minutes, then pat dry.

• Don’t overcrowd the pan.

• Bake uncovered.

Q4: Can I add more Mediterranean flavor?

Yes! Try:

• Kalamata olives

• Sun-dried tomatoes

• A squeeze of fresh lemon juice

• Fresh dill

Q5: How do I store leftovers?

• Refrigerate 3–4 days

• Reheat in oven or microwave

• Great for meal prep lunches

Q6: Can I freeze it?

Yes, but texture of zucchini may soften after thawing.
Freeze up to 2 months.