🍗🥒 Mediterranean Chicken Zucchini Bake
Servings: 4–6
Prep Time: 15 min
Bake Time: 25–30 min
⭐ Ingredients
Chicken & Veggies
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500 g chicken breast, cut into small cubes
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2 medium zucchinis, sliced or diced
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1 medium onion, finely chopped
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1 red bell pepper, chopped
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
Mediterranean Seasoning
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1 tsp oregano
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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½ tsp paprika
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½ tsp black pepper
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½ tsp salt (or to taste)
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¼ tsp chili flakes (optional)
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Juice of ½ lemon
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1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Cheese Layer
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½ cup shredded mozzarella
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¼ cup crumbled feta
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2 tbsp grated Parmesan (optional but delicious)
Optional Add-ins
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Sliced olives
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Cherry tomatoes
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Spinach
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Mushrooms
🧑🍳 Instructions
1. Preheat Oven
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Set oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Prep the Chicken
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Place chicken cubes in a bowl.
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Add olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, paprika, pepper, and salt.
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Mix well and let marinate while preparing veggies.
3. Assemble the Bake
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In a baking dish, add:
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Zucchini
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Bell pepper
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Onion
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Spread the marinated chicken evenly on top.
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Toss everything gently so seasoning coats the vegetables too.
4. Add Cheese
Sprinkle over the top:
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Mozzarella
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Feta
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Parmesan
5. Bake
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Bake 25–30 minutes, until chicken is cooked and cheese is golden.
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If you want extra browning, broil for 2–3 minutes at the end.
6. Finish
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Garnish with fresh parsley or basil.
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Add a squeeze of lemon for extra Mediterranean freshness.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
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With couscous
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Over lemon rice
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With crusty bread
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With Greek salad
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Over quinoa or cauliflower rice
🌿 Mediterranean Flavor Variations
Greek Version
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Add olives + extra oregano + more feta
Italian Version
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Add basil + tomatoes + ricotta dollops
Low-Carb High-Protein Version
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Add 1 extra chicken breast
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Reduce cheese to ¼ cup
