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Flavorful & Easy! Recipe

Flavorful & Easy! Recipe
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This Mediterranean Chicken Zucchini Bake is a healthy, flavorful, and easy dish that combines tender chicken with fresh zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and aromatic Mediterranean seasonings, all baked to perfection with a cheesy topping.

Ingredients

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For the Chicken and Vegetables:

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into half-moons
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ½ red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)

For Topping:

  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese (or feta for a Mediterranean touch)
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Prepare baking dish: Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with olive oil.
  3. Toss ingredients: In a large bowl, toss chicken, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and garlic with olive oil and Mediterranean seasoning.
  4. Coat with spices: Mix well to evenly coat everything with the spices.
  5. Arrange in dish: Spread the chicken and vegetable mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
  6. Add cheese: Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the top.
  7. Bake covered: Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
  8. Finish baking: Remove foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes until cheese is golden, bubbly, and chicken is cooked through.
  9. Garnish and serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
  10. Serve: Pair with rice, quinoa, or crusty bread for a complete meal.

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Keywords: Mediterranean, Chicken, Zucchini, Bake, Healthy, Easy, Flavorful, Cheesy, Mediterranean Diet

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