Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into chunks
- 3 medium zucchinis, sliced into rounds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¾ cup shredded mozzarella or Italian cheese blend
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, toss together the chicken and zucchini with olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the chicken and zucchini mixture evenly in a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese generously over the top.
- Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley just before serving.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken with chickpeas or white beans. Add roasted bell peppers or olives for more flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg