Description
A comforting Mediterranean-inspired bake with tender chicken, fresh zucchini, juicy tomatoes, and a blend of cheeses, layered with herbs and baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with olive oil.
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, toss chicken with 1 tablespoon olive oil, garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Spread half the zucchini slices in the baking dish, followed by a layer of chicken, half the tomatoes, and onions.
- Assemble the Dish: Sprinkle half the mozzarella and feta over the layers, then repeat with remaining zucchini, chicken, tomatoes, and onions. Top with the rest of the cheese.
- Cook to Perfection: Drizzle remaining olive oil on top, cover with foil, and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 15–20 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Finishing Touches: Let the bake rest for 10 minutes before serving.
- Serve and Enjoy: Slice into portions and serve warm with bread or salad.
Notes
- Drain zucchini slices on paper towels before baking to reduce moisture.
- Use freshly grated cheese for the best melt and flavor.
- Add a squeeze of lemon juice or fresh parsley before serving for extra brightness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg