One-Pan Mediterranean Chicken and Zucchini Bake
A fast and colorful one-pan meal featuring bite-sized chicken, zucchini, and Mediterranean spices for a wholesome dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Healthy
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts, diced into 1-inch pieces
- 2 zucchinis, sliced into 1/4–1/2-inch rounds
- 1 bell pepper, chopped (any color)
- 1 onion, chopped (yellow or sweet onion)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly oil a large baking dish.
- Combine the diced chicken, zucchini, bell pepper, onion, garlic, and cherry tomatoes in the baking dish.
- Drizzle olive oil over the mixture and sprinkle with oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Toss until everything is well coated and spread into a single layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Serve hot and enjoy.
Notes
For fresh herbs, use 1 tablespoon each of chopped fresh oregano and basil instead of dried. Add crumbled feta for extra richness.