This One Pan Mediterranean Chicken Zucchini Bake with Feta is a flavorful and healthy meal. We prepare this dish with boneless chicken breasts, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, red onion, feta cheese, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, dried Mediterranean herbs, paprika, and fresh parsley. This one pan meal contains approximately 8 g net carbs and 365 calories. We bake everything together in just 50 minutes. This One Pan Mediterranean Chicken Zucchini Bake with Feta is ideal for family meals, healthy lunches, casual gatherings, high-protein meal plans, gluten-free diets, and easy make-ahead dinners. We refrigerate the remaining for 4 days and freeze them for up to 2 months, so you can prepare this meal earlier. You can serve this chicken bake with Greek Salad, Lemon Rice, Quinoa, Tzatziki, or Whole Wheat Pita.
STATS:
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Course: Main Course
- Calories: 365 kcal
- Diet: Mediterranean
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Servings: 4
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
INGREDIENTS:
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 zucchini
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 red onion
- ¾ cup feta cheese
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp basil
- ½ tsp thyme
- Paprika, one tsp.
- One tsp. salt
- 2 tbsp parsley
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Lemon wedges
INGREDIENT NOTES AND SUBSTITUTIONS:
ZUCCHINI:
- Zucchini offers the bake a delicate texture and subtle flavor. As a substitute, use yellow squash or broccoli florets.
CHERRY TOMATOES:
- Cherry tomatoes provide natural sweetness and juicy texture. Alternatively, use grape tomatoes or diced Roma tomatoes.
RED ONION:
- Red onion gives the bake a mild sweetness and savory flavor. Instead, use white onion or sweet onion.
FETA CHEESE:
- Feta cheese adds a creamy, tangy Mediterranean flavor. You can replace it with goat cheese, mozzarella, or dairy-free feta.
GARLIC:
- Fresh garlic gives the dish a rich, savory aroma.
DRIED HERBS:
- Oregano, basil, and thyme give the bake its classic Mediterranean taste. Italian seasoning can replace all three herbs.
PARSLEY:
- Use fresh parsley, which delivers hue & a fresh taste to this one pan meal. Fresh basil or dill can be used instead.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Warm the empty oven to 400°Fahrenheit.
- Stir the pepper, olive oil, salt, garlic, paprika, lemon juice, thyme, lemon zest, basil, and oregano in a dish.
- Marinate the chicken with the mixture.
- Mix the onion, zucchini, bell pepper, and tomatoes with the leftover marinade.
- Distribute the veggies in a dish and put the chicken on the surface.
- Bake till the chicken becomes 74°Celcius, for almost thirty-five minutes.
- Garnish the surface with feta cheese while at the end of five minutes.
- Sprinkle parsley and serve this one pan meal with lemon wedges.
TIPS:
- We slice the veggies equally for uniform cooking.
- You could marinate the chicken for almost thirty minutes.
- We utilize fresh lemon juice for a perfect flavor.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
SALADS:
- Greek Salad
- Cucumber Tomato Salad
- Arugula Lemon Salad
- Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
- Spinach and Red Onion Salad
- Olive and Cucumber Salad
- Quinoa Tabbouleh
- Watermelon Feta Salad
GRAINS:
- Lemon Herb Rice
- Brown Rice
- Garlic Butter Rice
- Couscous
- Pearl Couscous
- Quinoa
- Bulgur Wheat
- Farro
BREAD:
- Warm Pita Bread
- Garlic Flatbread
- Crusty Artisan Bread
- Whole Wheat Rolls
- Ciabatta
- Focaccia
- Naan
- Breadsticks
ROASTED VEGETABLES:
- Roasted Asparagus
- Roasted Brussels Sprouts
- Roasted Carrots
- Roasted Eggplant
- Roasted Cauliflower
- Roasted Bell Peppers
- Green Beans Almondine
- Garlic Mushrooms
POTATO SIDES:
- Roasted Baby Potatoes
- Greek Lemon Potatoes
- Garlic Mashed Potatoes
- Herb Potato Wedges
- Crispy Smashed Potatoes
- Parmesan Roasted Potatoes
- Sweet Potato Wedges
- Air Fryer Baby Potatoes
PASTA SIDES:
- Lemon Butter Orzo
- Garlic Parmesan Orzo
- Olive Oil Pasta
- Herb Couscous Pasta
- Buttered Egg Noodles
- Pesto Orzo
- Angel Hair Pasta
- Garlic Linguine
LEGUME SIDES:
- Garlic White Beans
- Lemon Lentil Salad
- Butter Beans with Herbs
- Mediterranean Chickpeas
- Cannellini Bean Salad
- Herbed Green Lentils
- Marinated White Bean Salad
- Three Bean Salad
DIPS AND SPREADS:
- Tzatziki
- Hummus
- Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
- Baba Ganoush
- Whipped Feta Dip
- Muhammara
- Garlic Yogurt Dip
- Olive Tapenade
LIGHT SOUPS:
- Lemon Chicken Soup
- Tomato Basil Soup
- Roasted Red Pepper Soup
- Vegetable Soup
- Minestrone
- Creamy Cauliflower Soup
- Lentil Soup
- Chicken Vegetable Soup
FRESH FRUIT SIDES:
- Mixed Berries
- Grapes
- Orange Slices
- Melon Cubes
- Fresh Figs
- Peach Slices
- Fruit Salad
- Pomegranate Arils
LOW-CARB OPTIONS:
- Cauliflower Rice
- Sautéed Spinach
- Garlic Green Beans
- Steamed Broccoli
- Zucchini Noodles
- Roasted Mushrooms
- Grilled Asparagus
- Sautéed Swiss Chard
SAUCES AND GARNISHES:
- Lemon Herb Yogurt Sauce
- Chimichurri
- Basil Pesto
- Garlic Aioli
- Dill Yogurt Sauce
- Fresh Salsa Verde
- Lemon Tahini Sauce
- Balsamic Glaze
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Put this one pan meal in a closed box and stock it for maximum of 4 days.
FREEZER:
- Store this one pan meal for approximately 45-60 days.
FAQs:
Will we utilize chicken thighs?
- Yes, you can use chicken thighs, as they works perfectly.
Could we prepare this one pan meal earlier?
- Yes, you can assemble the one pan meal one day earlier, and then bake it.
Will we include veggies?
- Yes, you can use eggplant, mushrooms, asparagus, or broccoli.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Fiber: 3 g
Total Carbs: 11 g
Protein: 42 g
Fat: 17 g
Net Carbs: 8 g
Caloric Content: 365 kcal
Sugar: 6 g
Sodium: 610 mg
Serving Size: 1 chicken breast