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Mediterranean Chicken Zucchini Bake

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This Mediterranean Chicken Zucchini Bake is a quick and flavorful weeknight meal. Tender chicken cutlets baked with zucchini, tomatoes, onion, and a blend of cheeses, finished with fresh parsley. Perfect over rice, couscous, or cauliflower rice.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced horizontally into 4 cutlets
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt and black pepper, divided
  • 1 tsp instant chicken stock, optional
  • 2 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp fresh chopped oregano or 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 zucchini, thinly sliced
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/2 onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400ºF (200ºC). Season chicken cutlets with olive oil, garlic powder, oregano, instant chicken stock (optional), salt, and pepper.
  2. Transfer chicken to a baking dish. Top with onion, zucchini, and tomato; drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
  4. Bake uncovered for about 20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. Broil for the last 2–3 minutes if desired.
  5. Allow to rest 5–10 minutes. Garnish with parsley and serve over rice, couscous, or cauliflower rice.

Notes

  • Optional: use instant chicken stock for extra flavor.
  • Broiling at the end adds a lightly golden cheese topping.
  • Serve over grains or cauliflower rice for a complete meal.
  • Author: lina
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 504
  • Sugar: 2.25 g
  • Sodium: 935 mg
  • Fat: 32.5 g
  • Saturated Fat: 9.9 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 20.33 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 13.17 g
  • Fiber: 2.91 g
  • Protein: 40.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 117.6 mg