Easy Mediterranean Chicken (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Proteins & Base
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1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 large pieces)
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2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, separated
→ Seasonings & Aromatics
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2 teaspoons garlic powder
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to your liking
→ Fresh Vegetables
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1 medium zucchini, cut into thin rounds
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1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
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1/2 yellow onion, chopped into small pieces
→ Mediterranean Specialties
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1/3 cup pitted kalamata olives
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1/2 cup jarred roasted red bell peppers, cut into strips
→ Cheese & Garnish
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1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
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1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped for finishing
# Instructions:
01 -
Heat your oven to 400°F and let it fully preheat while you prep the ingredients.
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Cut each chicken breast in half horizontally to create thinner pieces. Place them in a mixing bowl and coat with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Make sure each piece is well seasoned.
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Arrange the seasoned chicken in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Layer the sliced zucchini, halved tomatoes, diced onion, roasted pepper strips, and kalamata olives over and around the chicken. Give everything another sprinkle of salt and pepper, then drizzle with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil.
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Scatter the crumbled feta and shredded mozzarella evenly over the entire dish.
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Place the dish in your preheated oven and bake uncovered for about 20 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F when tested with a meat thermometer.
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If you want extra golden, bubbly cheese, turn on the broiler for 2-3 minutes at the end of cooking time.
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Let the dish cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley just before bringing to the table.
# Notes:
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This one-dish meal brings together the bright, fresh flavors of the Mediterranean in an easy weeknight dinner that's both nutritious and satisfying.
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The chicken becomes incredibly tender when sliced thin, and all the vegetables cook perfectly alongside it in the same time.