Sheet Pan Mediterranean Chicken & Zucchini
Sheet Pan Mediterranean Chicken & Zucchini is a colorful, one-pan dish that brings the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean to your dinner table. Juicy chicken breasts roast alongside fresh zucchini, sweet cherry tomatoes, and caramelized red onions, all drizzled with a zesty marinade of olive oil, lemon juice, and oregano. This quick and healthy meal takes less than 40 minutes to prepare, making it perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 medium zucchini, sliced into half-moons
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium red onion, sliced
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Place chicken in a zip-top bag or bowl; pour half the marinade over it. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Chop zucchini and slice red onion; toss them with the remaining marinade.
- Arrange marinated chicken on one side of the sheet pan; spread zucchini, tomatoes, and onion on the other side.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and vegetables are tender.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with veggies (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg