MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN ZUCCHINI BAKE 🍗🧀🥒🍅🌿

A delicious, cheesy dinner featuring tender chicken, zucchini, and fresh tomatoes—perfect for busy weeknights!

Ingredients

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced horizontally to make 4 cutlets

3 tablespoons olive oil

1 teaspoon salt, divided

1 teaspoon black pepper, divided

1 teaspoon instant chicken stock (optional)

2 tablespoons garlic powder

1 tablespoon fresh oregano (or 1 teaspoon dried oregano)

1 zucchini, thinly sliced

2 tomatoes, chopped

1/2 onion, chopped

1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the Chicken:

Preheat your oven to 400ºF (200ºC).

Place the chicken cutlets on a plate and drizzle with olive oil. Season with garlic powder, oregano, instant chicken stock (if using), salt, and pepper. Coat evenly.

2️⃣ Assemble the Bake:

Transfer the seasoned chicken to a baking dish. Top with chopped onion, sliced zucchini, and chopped tomato. Season the vegetables with additional salt, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil.

3️⃣ Add the Cheese:

Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the chicken and vegetables.

4️⃣ Bake the Dish:

Place the dish in the oven and bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the cheese is golden and bubbly. Broil for the last 2-3 minutes for a crispier top if desired.

5️⃣ Serve:

Let the dish rest for 5-10 minutes after baking. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve over cauliflower rice, regular rice, or couscous 🍗🧀🥒🍅🌿