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DinnerMediterranean Chicken Zucchini Bake
A flavorful and healthy dish packed with protein and veggies, perfect for any day of the week.
Crystal SchuttIngredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 medium zucchinis
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 1 red onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup feta cheese
- for garnish fresh parsley
Instructions
- 1Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2Grease a baking dish with olive oil.
- 3In a large bowl, mix chicken, zucchinis, cherry tomatoes, red onion, garlic, oregano, basil, thyme, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Toss until everything is well coated.
- 4Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the veggies are tender.
- 5Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the top and return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes or until the cheese is slightly melted.
- 6Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
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Open in Pepper →Why Chicken and Zucchini Is a Combination That Never Gets Old
Chicken and zucchini is one of those pairings that works for almost every reason: both cook quickly, both pair well with garlic and herbs, and together they make a light but satisfying dinner. It's also a combination that adapts to virtually any cuisine.
The key with zucchini is high heat and not overcrowding the pan — it needs to caramelize, not steam. Cut into planks or half-moons, give it space in a hot skillet, and let it develop color before stirring. Combined with sautéed chicken and a simple sauce, dinner is ready in under 20 minutes.
Home cooks on Pepper trust these chicken and zucchini recipes to consistently deliver quick, healthy meals any night of the week.
Quick Tips
- 1
Don't Crowd the Pan
Zucchini releases a lot of water when it cooks. Give it space in the pan — work in batches if needed — so it browns and caramelizes instead of steaming into mush.
- 2
Salt Zucchini Ahead of Time
For dishes where texture matters, toss sliced zucchini with salt and let it sit 10–15 minutes before cooking. Pat it dry — you'll pull out excess moisture and get a much better sear.
- 3
Cut Chicken and Zucchini Uniformly
When cooking them together in a skillet or stir-fry, cut both into similar-sized pieces so they finish cooking at the same time. Uneven cuts mean one ingredient is over or undercooked.
- 4
Add Zucchini Last
Chicken takes longer to cook than zucchini. Start the chicken first and add the zucchini in the final 3–4 minutes so it stays slightly firm and doesn't turn watery and limp.
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