Mediterranean Chicken Zucchini Bake

Ingredients

• 2 chicken breasts, cubed

• 2 medium zucchinis, sliced or cubed

• 1 small red onion, sliced

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes (or diced tomatoes)

• 3–4 garlic cloves, minced

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp oregano

• 1 tsp paprika

• ½ tsp cumin (optional)

• ½ tsp black pepper

• ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)

• ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)

• Juice of ½ lemon

• ¼ cup feta cheese, crumbled

• Fresh parsley or basil for topping

Instructions

1. Prep the Chicken

• In a bowl, combine cubed chicken with olive oil, garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, pepper, chili flakes, cumin, and lemon juice.

• Mix well and marinate for 10–15 minutes (longer = more flavor).

2. Prepare the Veggies

• In a baking dish, add zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.

• Drizzle with a little olive oil and season lightly with salt & pepper.

3. Add the Chicken

• Spread the marinated chicken evenly over the vegetables in the baking dish.

4. Bake

• Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 25–30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked and vegetables are tender.

5. Finish with Feta

• Remove from oven and sprinkle crumbled feta on top.

• Bake for another 3–5 minutes just to warm the feta slightly.

6. Garnish & Serve

• Top with fresh parsley or basil.

• Serve as-is or with:

  • Rice

  • Quinoa

  • Couscous

  • Garlic bread