A white baking dish filled with a Mediterranean chicken bake topped with melted cheese, zucchini, peppers, tomatoes, and fresh herbs.
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Mediterranean Zucchini and Chicken Bake (Low Carb)

A hearty, low-carb summer dinner featuring chicken, zucchini, peppers, and feta baked in a savory sauce.

Prep Time20 min
Cook Time45 min
Servings4
DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced into strips
  • 1 red onion, sliced into wedges
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh oregano or thyme sprigs for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large bowl, toss chicken breasts with 2 tablespoons olive oil, garlic, oregano, thyme, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
  3. Place chicken in a white baking dish.
  4. Arrange zucchini, bell peppers, red onion, and cherry tomatoes around the chicken.
  5. Drizzle remaining olive oil over the vegetables.
  6. Sprinkle feta and mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.
  7. Bake for 35-40 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.
  8. Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.