Description
This Mediterranean Chicken Zucchini Recipe is a fresh, colorful, and satisfying one-pan dinner made with juicy chicken, tender zucchini, cherry tomatoes, olives, and Mediterranean-inspired seasonings. It is quick to prepare, packed with flavor, and perfect for busy weeknights or relaxed family meals.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 medium zucchini, sliced into half-moons
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, sliced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Season the chicken pieces with oregano, paprika, basil, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the chicken for 6 to 8 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Add the sliced onion and zucchini to the same skillet and sauté for about 5 minutes until slightly tender.
- Stir in the garlic, cherry tomatoes, and olives, then cook for another 2 to 3 minutes.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and drizzle in the lemon juice.
- Gently stir everything together and cook for 1 additional minute to combine the flavors.
- Top with crumbled feta cheese and chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Chicken thighs can be used instead of chicken breasts for extra flavor and tenderness.
- Add spinach, artichoke hearts, or bell peppers for more vegetables.
- Serve over rice, couscous, quinoa, or cauliflower rice.
- Goat cheese can replace feta cheese for a creamier texture.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Reheat gently in a skillet or microwave until warmed through.
- Zucchini may become watery if frozen after cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
