Baked Herb Chicken with Zucchini & Cherry Tomatoes made easy!
A juicy and herby baked chicken dish featuring zucchini and cherry tomatoes, perfect for a wholesome meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced
- 1½ cups cherry tomatoes
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Lightly grease a large baking dish.
- Rub chicken with olive oil, garlic, thyme, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Let sit for 10 minutes.
- Spread zucchini and cherry tomatoes in the dish. Drizzle lightly with olive oil and season.
- Place chicken over vegetables and spoon remaining seasoning on top.
- Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Broil for 2–3 minutes for extra color. Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
- Serve with rice, couscous, or crusty bread.
- Add chickpeas or potatoes for a heartier dish.
- Swap chicken for tofu steaks for a plant-based version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: approximately 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 120mg