A vibrant, healthy one-pan meal featuring tender chicken, roasted zucchini, and burst tomatoes with a cheesy feta and mozzarella topping. Our special technique guarantees a perfect, non-watery result!
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Mediterranean
Keyword Mediterranean Chicken Zucchini Bake
Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Cook Time 30 minutesminutes
Total Time 45 minutesminutes
Servings 4Servings
Calories 420kcal
Author C. Sophie
Ingredients
1.5lbsBonelessskinless chicken breast, cubed
3medium Zucchinichopped into 1/2-inch half-moons
1pintGrape or cherry tomatoeshalved
1/4cupExtra virgin olive oil
3clovesGarlicminced
1tablespoonItalian seasoning
1teaspoonKosher saltdivided (1/2 tsp for zucchini, 1/2 tsp for seasoning)
1/4teaspoonBlack pepper
1/2cupFeta cheesecrumbled from a block
1/2cupShredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese
1/4cupKalamata olivespitted and halved
Instructions
Prep Zucchini (The No-Soggy Secret): Place the chopped zucchini in a colander. Toss with 1/2 teaspoon of Kosher salt and let sit for 15-20 minutes to draw out excess moisture. Pat the zucchini completely dry with paper towels before proceeding.
Preheat & Combine: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). In a large bowl, combine the cubed chicken, dried zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and olives.
Season the Bake: Drizzle the mixture with olive oil. Add the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt, and black pepper. Toss until everything is evenly and generously coated.
First Bake: Spread the seasoned mixture in a single layer in a 9x13 inch baking dish or on a large sheet pan. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until the chicken is nearly cooked through (a thermometer should read around 155°F).
Add Cheese & Finish: Remove the pan from the oven. Sprinkle evenly with the crumbled feta and shredded mozzarella. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the chicken reaches a final internal temperature of 165°F and the cheese is melted and bubbly with golden spots.
Rest & Serve: Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving. This allows the juices to redistribute. Garnish with fresh parsley or oregano if desired.
Notes
Nutrition
Calories: 420kcal
Protein: 40g
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Carbohydrates: 10g
Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 650mg
Cholesterol: 110mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.