🍋 Mediterranean Chicken Zucchini Bake
Serves: 4–6 | Prep Time: 20 mins | Cook Time: 30–35 mins
🛒 Ingredients:
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1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into chunks
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2 medium zucchini, sliced into half-moons
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1 red bell pepper, chopped
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1 small red onion, thinly sliced
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2–3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 ½ tsp dried oregano
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1 tsp thyme (or Italian seasoning)
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½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
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Juice of 1 lemon
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3 tbsp olive oil
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Salt & black pepper to taste
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½ cup crumbled feta cheese
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¼ cup Kalamata olives, sliced
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Fresh parsley or basil for garnish (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions:
1. Preheat Oven
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Set oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Prep the Chicken & Veggies
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In a large bowl, combine chicken, zucchini, bell pepper, red onion, and garlic.
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Add olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, thyme, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
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Toss everything to coat well.
3. Assemble in a Baking Dish
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Spread the mixture evenly in a 9×13-inch baking dish.
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Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through (165°F internal temp) and veggies are tender.
4. Add Toppings & Finish
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Sprinkle feta cheese and olives over the top.
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Bake another 5 minutes, just to warm the toppings.
5. Garnish & Serve
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Top with fresh parsley or basil if desired.
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Serve alone, or with:
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Rice or couscous
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Quinoa
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Warm pita bread
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A crisp cucumber-tomato salad
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🔄 Variations:
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Add cherry tomatoes for extra juice and sweetness
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Use eggplant or yellow squash alongside the zucchini
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Substitute chicken with shrimp, turkey, or make it vegetarian with chickpeas
Let me know if you want a one-pan skillet version, or need it dairy-free or low-sodium!
