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A colorful Mediterranean Chicken Zucchini Bake with feta cheese and fresh parsley in a baking dish.
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Mediterranean Chicken Zucchini Bake

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 345kcal

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 medium zucchinis , sliced into 1/2-inch half-moons
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 large red onion, sliced into wedges
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius).
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the extra virgin olive oil, minced garlic, dried oregano, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice to create a marinade.
  • Add the cubed chicken, zucchini slices, halved cherry tomatoes, and red onion to the bowl and toss until all components are evenly coated.
  • Spread the mixture into a single layer within a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Bake for 22 to 25 minutes or until the chicken's internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit (74 degrees Celsius).
  • Remove the dish from the oven and top immediately with crumbled feta cheese and chopped parsley.
  • Allow the dish to rest for 5 minutes before serving to ensure the chicken remains succulent.