Description
A fresh and flavorful Mediterranean-inspired baked dish featuring tender chicken breasts, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, olives, and feta cheese, all seasoned with aromatic herbs and baked to perfection.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 pounds)
- 2 medium zucchini, sliced into rounds
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup Kalamata olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a large baking dish with olive oil.
- Place the chicken breasts in the baking dish and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Season evenly with salt, pepper, oregano, basil, and paprika.
- Arrange the sliced zucchini, cherry tomatoes, red onion, garlic, and olives around and on top of the chicken. Drizzle the remaining olive oil over the vegetables.
- Bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the vegetables are tender.
- During the last 5 minutes of baking, sprinkle the feta cheese over the top and return to the oven until slightly softened.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use fully thawed chicken for even cooking.
- Boneless chicken thighs can be substituted for extra juiciness.
- Add bell peppers or mushrooms for additional vegetables.
- For dairy-free, omit the feta or use a dairy-free alternative.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with vegetables
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 46 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg
