One Pan Mediterranean Chicken Zucchini Bake with Feta

🛒 Ingredients (Serves 3–4)

🍗 Chicken & Vegetables

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs), cut into chunks
• 2 medium zucchini (sliced into half-moons)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
• ½ red onion (thinly sliced)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)

🌿 Seasoning

• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• ½ tsp dried thyme
• ½ tsp paprika
• Salt & black pepper (to taste)

🧀 Topping

• ½–¾ cup feta cheese (crumbled)
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
• Optional: fresh lemon juice

👨‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

1️⃣ Preheat Oven

• Set oven to 200°C (400°F)
• Lightly grease a baking dish or line a sheet pan

2️⃣ Prep Ingredients

• Cut chicken into evenly sized chunks (for even cooking)
• Slice zucchini, tomatoes, and onion
• Mince garlic

👉 Keeping pieces similar in size helps everything cook evenly

3️⃣ Season Everything

In a large bowl:

• Add chicken, zucchini, tomatoes, onion, and garlic
• Drizzle olive oil over the mixture
• Sprinkle oregano, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper

👉 Toss thoroughly until everything is well coated

4️⃣ Arrange on Pan

• Spread mixture in a single layer on baking dish or sheet pan
• Avoid overcrowding (use 2 pans if needed)

👉 Crowding causes steaming instead of roasting

5️⃣ Bake

• Bake for 20–25 minutes
• Stir halfway through for even cooking

✅ Chicken should reach 74°C (165°F)
✅ Veggies should be tender with slight browning

6️⃣ Add Feta

• Remove pan from oven
• Sprinkle crumbled feta evenly on top
• Return to oven for 5 minutes

👉 Feta should soften slightly but not fully melt

7️⃣ Garnish & Serve

• Sprinkle fresh parsley
• Add a squeeze of lemon juice for brightness 🍋
• Serve immediately

🍽️ Serving Ideas

• Over rice or quinoa
• With couscous
• Alongside warm pita bread
• Or enjoy as a low-carb meal on its own

🌿 Flavor Profile

• Bright & tangy → feta + lemon
• Herbaceous → oregano & thyme
• Savory & juicy → roasted chicken & tomatoes
• Slightly smoky → paprika

 Nutrition Info (Approx. per serving)

• Calories: 350–420 kcal
• Protein: 30–35 g
• Carbs: 10–15 g
• Fat: 22–26 g
• Fiber: 3–4 g

 Pro Tips

• Use chicken thighs for extra juiciness
• Broil for last 2–3 minutes for a golden top
• Add olives or capsicum for more Mediterranean flavor
• Marinate 30 mins ahead for deeper taste

 Q&A Section

Q1: Can I make this ahead of time?

Yes!

• Prep everything and refrigerate (uncooked) up to 24 hours
• Bake fresh when ready

Q2: Can I use other vegetables?

Absolutely:

• Bell peppers
• Mushrooms
• Eggplant
• Broccoli

Q3: How do I keep chicken from drying out?

• Don’t overbake
• Cut evenly sized pieces
• Use thighs instead of breast if preferred

Q4: Is this keto-friendly?

Yes!

• Naturally low-carb
• Just avoid serving with rice or bread

Q5: Can I cook this on stovetop instead?

Yes:

• Use a large pan
• Cook chicken first, then veggies
• Add feta at the end and cover briefly

Q6: How do I store leftovers?

• Fridge: up to 3–4 days
• Reheat in oven or pan for best texture

Q7: Can I freeze it?

• Freeze without feta for best results
• Add fresh feta when reheating

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Sara Mitchell

Sara Mitchell is an expert restaurant content creator who writes easy-to-read guides about CAVA and other Mediterranean fast-casual chains in the United States. She covers locations, menus, prices, and hours, making it simple for visitors to find nearby restaurants and what to order quickly.

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