Sheet Pan Mediterranean Chicken & Zucchini
A colorful and flavorful dish featuring juicy chicken breasts roasted with zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and red onion, all drizzled with olive oil and Mediterranean spices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 red onion, cut into wedges
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Prepare a large baking sheet with parchment paper or grease it with olive oil.
- Season the chicken with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Add the sliced zucchini, halved cherry tomatoes, and red onion with remaining olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Arrange the chicken in the center of the sheet pan, with vegetables around it.
- Roast for about 25-30 minutes, until the chicken is cooked to 165°F (75°C).
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the dish after removing it from the oven.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Serve with couscous, quinoa, or crusty bread. Can be made ahead by marinating the chicken and prepping the veggies the day before.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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