This mediterranean baked chicken breast and zucchini is a great meal for those busy weeknights. The chicken bake is easy to put together, and can be on the table in just 30 minutes!
This recipe for Mediterranean Chicken Zucchini Bake is a fantastic way to convince your family to eat their veggies. It also happens to be zucchini bake recipe! Even the pickiest diners will be delighted by the combination of flavors in this chicken casserole, which comes from tomatoes, zucchini, herbs, and cheese. It’s also a fantastic way to get rid of any leftover veggies and poultry you might have. Easy to prepare, this recipe for chicken breast bake is perfect for midweek meals. gluten-free, keto-friendly, and low in carbs. Try it out and have fun!
INGREDIENTS LIST FOR THE CHICKEN ZUCCHINI BAKE
- Cut 4 cutlets from 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts by slicing them horizontally.
- Three teaspoons of olive oil
- One tsp each of salt and pepper, separated
- One tsp quick chicken stock, if desired
- Two tablespoons of powdered garlic
- One teaspoon of dried oregano or one tablespoon of chopped fresh oregano
- One finely sliced zucchini
- Two chopped tomatoes and one chopped onion
- Half a cup of shredded mozzarella
- Grated Parmesan cheese, half a cup
- For garnish, use 1 tablespoon of fresh parsley.
MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN ZUCCHINI BAKE
Perfect for busy weeknights, this tasty chicken breast and zucchini bake makes a fantastic dinner. It only takes thirty minutes to assemble and is quite simple to use. This recipe is sure to please the whole family—tender chicken, juicy zucchini, and tomatoes are cooked together with a gooey cheese topping. For a filling and healthy supper, serve it with your preferred side dish or a salad.
HOW TO MAKE CHICKEN ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE
Start by seasoning the chicken breasts with 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.
DIRECTIONS
- Prepare the zucchini and chicken bake: Set oven temperature to 400ºF, or 200ºC. Transfer the four cutlets of chicken breast to a shallow platter and dress with salt, pepper, garlic powder, oregano, and olive oil.
- Put the chicken breast in a baking dish and cover it with tomato, chopped zucchini, and onion. Add a little olive oil, salt, and pepper to the vegetables.
- Sprinkle shredded Mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the chicken breast and veggies.
- Place the baking dish in the oven and bake, uncovered, until the chicken is cooked, about 20 minutes. If desired, broil for the final two to three minutes.
- Before serving, take the chicken casserole out of the oven and let it rest for five to ten minutes. You can serve the Mediterranean chicken zucchini bake with rice, couscous, or cauliflower rice. Have fun! ❤️
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.
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