Mediterranean Chicken Bake
This Mediterranean Chicken Bake combines tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and a flavorful coating, topped with cheese for a delicious meal.
Equipment
- oven
- baking dish
Ingredients
For the Star of the Show
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 medium zucchinis sliced into half-moons
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- ½ piece red onion thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
For the Flavorful Coating
- 2 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin is preferred
- 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 That Irresistible Topping
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine chicken, zucchinis, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and garlic. Mix well.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, oregano, basil, paprika, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Pour over the chicken mixture and toss to coat.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish. Bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove from the oven, sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top, and return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
You can add other vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for extra flavor and nutrition.