Description
This Mediterranean Chicken Zucchini Bake is a one-dish wonder packed with juicy chicken breasts, tender roasted zucchini, burst cherry tomatoes, and melted mozzarella cheese—all baked in savory herbs and garlic. It’s easy to prepare, low in carbs, and full of vibrant Mediterranean flavor. Perfect for weeknight dinners or healthy meal prep.
Ingredients
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 medium zucchini
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley optional
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
2. Slice the zucchini into ¼-inch rounds and halve the cherry tomatoes. Spread zucchini in an even layer in the dish and scatter the tomatoes on top.
3. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, oregano, basil, and minced garlic.
4. Place the chicken breasts over the vegetables in the baking dish.
5. Drizzle olive oil evenly over the chicken and vegetables.
6. Top each chicken breast with shredded mozzarella cheese.
7. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internally and the cheese is bubbly and golden.
8. Optional: Broil for the last 2–3 minutes for extra browning on top.
9. Let the bake rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
This recipe is great for meal prep—store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Salting and drying the zucchini before baking prevents excess water in the dish.
Letting the dish rest after baking helps the juices settle for cleaner serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of bake
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: chicken bake, zucchini casserole, low carb dinner