Mediterranean Chicken Zucchini Bake: A Cozy Low-Carb Delight!
Mediterranean Chicken Zucchini Bake is a cozy low-carb delight that combines tender chicken, fresh zucchini, and melty cheese for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into chunks
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into rounds
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella (or Italian blend cheese)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- Optional: chopped parsley or basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a casserole dish.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and cook chicken chunks with garlic until lightly golden.
- In the baking dish, layer zucchini slices, cooked chicken, and cherry tomatoes. Sprinkle with oregano, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese over everything and bake for 20–25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Top with fresh herbs and serve hot with a simple salad or cauliflower rice.
Notes
- This dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
- Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: ~390
- Sugar: ~3g
- Sodium: ~600mg
- Fat: ~20g
- Saturated Fat: ~8g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: ~10g
- Fiber: ~3g
- Protein: ~35g
- Cholesterol: ~90mg