Description
A delicious Mediterranean-inspired dish featuring succulent chicken, fresh zucchini, and robust spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Optional: fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Combine the sliced zucchini, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, onion, minced garlic, oregano, thyme, paprika, salt, pepper, and olive oil in a large bowl. Toss until well-coated.
- Place your chicken breasts in a greased baking dish, seasoning both sides with salt and pepper.
- Arrange the vegetable mixture over and around the chicken in the dish.
- Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese on top. Bake uncovered for an additional 5-10 minutes.
- Let the dish cool for a few minutes before serving and garnish with fresh basil or parsley if desired.
Notes
You can substitute chicken with chickpeas or black beans for a vegetarian option. Consider using eggplant for a lower-carb version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg