Ingredients
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 medium zucchinis, sliced into half-moons
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
½ red onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese (or feta for a Mediterranean touch)
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish or line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and minced garlic. Drizzle with olive oil and add the Mediterranean seasoning (oregano, basil, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes). Toss to coat evenly.
- Transfer the chicken and vegetable mixture to the prepared baking dish or baking sheet and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the chicken and vegetables.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the vegetables are tender. If using mozzarella, broil for 2-3 minutes to get a golden, bubbly top.
- Once baked, remove from the oven and sprinkle with fresh parsley. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
For a richer flavor, use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts.
To make the dish spicier, add more red pepper flakes or fresh chili peppers with the vegetables.
For a vegan version, substitute chicken with chickpeas or tempeh, and skip the cheese or use dairy-free alternatives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
