Description
A delightful Mediterranean dish combining tender chicken, fresh zucchini, and vibrant flavors for a healthy family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 medium zucchini, sliced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped (or 1 tablespoon dried)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Combine olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Place the chicken breasts in the baking dish in a single layer.
- Pour the olive oil mixture over the chicken, coating them thoroughly.
- Layer your sliced zucchini, chopped onion, cherry tomatoes, and olives around the chicken.
- Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the top.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and continue to bake for another 5 to 10 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Let it rest for a few minutes before serving, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
For lower-carb, substitute zucchini with cauliflower rice. For vegetarian, swap chicken with chickpeas or lentils.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 70mg