Description
This Mediterranean Chicken Bake is a vibrant, healthy, and easy one-pan meal perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep. Juicy chicken breasts are roasted with artichokes, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and a garlicky balsamic drizzle, then finished with crumbled feta. Packed with Mediterranean flavors, this dish is colorful, nutritious, and effortless to prepare.
Ingredients
20 oz boneless, skinless chicken breast (pound thin or use thin-sliced breasts for faster cooking)
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 tsp Italian seasoning
14 oz artichoke hearts, quartered and drained
1 large zucchini, sliced and quartered
1 cherry tomatoes, halved
¼ cup olive oil
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
2–3 garlic cloves, pressed or minced
½ tsp salt
¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Oven and Chicken
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place chicken in a large baking dish or sheet pan (line with foil for easier cleanup if desired). Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. - Step 2: Layer the Vegetables
Arrange cherry tomatoes, artichokes, and zucchini around and on top of the chicken. Concentrate more artichokes on the chicken to let the flavors sink in. Keep the ingredients mostly in a single layer for even cooking. - Step 3: Make the Dressing
Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and garlic. Pour evenly over the chicken and vegetables. - Step 4: Bake
Bake for approximately 20 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). - Step 5: Finish and Serve
Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the top before serving. Enjoy warm!
Notes
- Refrigerator Storage: Store leftovers in a sealed container for up to 3 days.
- Reheat: Drizzle with excess juices, cover, and warm in the oven at 325°F or microwave at 50% power.
- Make-Ahead: Prep chicken and veggies a day or two in advance for quick baking.
- Grill Option: Turn into foil grill packs with your choice of vegetables. Grill over medium-high heat 12–15 minutes, or bake at 450°F for 20–25 minut
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
