Mediterranean Chicken Bake Recipe
This Mediterranean Chicken Bake is not only healthy but delicious and so easy to pull together.
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 326kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lbs. chicken breast boneless and skinless (2 chicken breasts)
- 2 Tbsp olive oil divided
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 zucchini thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes cut in half
- 1/2 medium yellow onion diced
- 1/3 cup kalamata olives pitted
- 1/2 cup jarred roasted red peppers thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup mozzarella grated
- 1/2 cup feta crumbled
- 1 Tbsp fresh parsley for garnish
- Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F.
- Slice the chicken breasts horizontally and place them in a medium bowl. Drizzle with 1 Tbsp of olive oil and season with garlic powder, oregano, Kosher salt, and fresh ground pepper.
- Transfer the chicken to a 9 x 13-inch baking dish and top with the zucchini, tomatoes, onions, roasted red peppers, and kalamata olives. Season again with Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper then drizzle the remaining 1 Tbsp of olive oil over top.
- Top with the crumbled feta and grated mozzarella cheeses.
- Transfer the baking dish to the preheated oven and bake uncovered for about 20 minutes or until the chicken is done. The chicken should have an internal temperature of at least 165 degrees F. when checked with an instant-read thermometer.
- Broil for 2-3 minutes to brown the cheese if you like.
- Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 5 – 10 minutes before serving.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 326kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 856mg | Potassium: 690mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 625IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 206mg | Iron: 2mg