Description
A delicious baked chicken dish with vegetables and cheese that’s easy to prepare and perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 2 medium zucchinis (sliced into half-moons)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 0 red onion (thinly sliced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (plus extra for greasing dish)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0 teaspoon dried basil
- 0 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0 teaspoon salt
- 0 teaspoon black pepper
- 0 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- 0 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (or feta for Mediterranean touch)
- 0 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with olive oil.
- In a large bowl, combine chicken pieces, sliced zucchini, halved cherry tomatoes, red onion slices, and minced garlic.
- Drizzle 2 tablespoons olive oil over the chicken and vegetables. Add oregano, basil, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Toss thoroughly with your hands to coat everything evenly with oil and seasonings.
- Spread the seasoned chicken and vegetable mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese evenly over the top of the mixture.
- Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove the foil and continue baking for another 10 to 15 minutes, until the cheese is golden and bubbly and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
- Serve warm with your choice of sides such as rice, quinoa, pita bread, or a fresh salad.
Notes
- This dish is great for meal prep and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Feel free to substitute any seasonal vegetables you have on hand.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg