🍋 Mediterranean Chicken Zucchini Bake
Juicy Chicken • Tender Zucchini • Bright Mediterranean Flavors
This one-pan bake is healthy, protein-packed, and perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.
⏱️ Time
Prep: 15 minutes
Bake: 30–35 minutes
Total: ~50 minutes
🍽️ Yield
Serves 4
🧾 Ingredients
Chicken & Vegetables
1½ lbs (680 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
3 medium zucchini, sliced into rounds or half-moons
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
⅓ cup red onion, thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
Mediterranean Marinade
3 tablespoons olive oil
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
1½ teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Topping
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
¼ cup pitted Kalamata olives, sliced
2 tablespoons fresh parsley or basil, chopped
🔪 Instructions
Preheat Oven
Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.Season the Chicken
In a large bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, oregano, basil, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Toss chicken in marinade until well coated.Assemble the Bake
Spread zucchini, tomatoes, onion, and garlic evenly in the baking dish.
Place chicken on top. Pour remaining marinade over everything.Bake
Cover loosely with foil and bake for 20 minutes.Add Toppings
Remove foil. Sprinkle feta and olives over the dish.Finish Baking
Return to oven uncovered and bake 10–15 minutes more, until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) and zucchini is tender.Garnish & Serve
Sprinkle with fresh herbs. Serve warm.
🥗 Serving Suggestions
Over cauliflower rice or quinoa
With warm pita or crusty bread
Alongside a Greek salad or hummus
🧠 Nutrition (Approx. per serving)
Calories: ~360
Protein: ~35g
Carbs: ~8–10g
Fat: ~22g
❓ Helpful Tips & Variations
Make It Creamy
Add ¼ cup Greek yogurt or heavy cream to the marinade.
Extra Veggies
Bell peppers, spinach, or artichoke hearts work beautifully.
Meal Prep
Keeps well refrigerated up to 4 days.
Dairy-Free Option
Skip feta or use a dairy-free alternative.
Low-Carb / Keto
Already low-carb—serve with cauliflower rice.
