Time
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Prep: 15 minutes
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Bake: 30β35 minutes
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Total: ~50 minutes
π½ Serves
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4β5
π INGREDIENTS
π Chicken
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1Β½ lb (700 g) boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into chunks
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 teaspoon salt
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Β½ teaspoon black pepper
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1 teaspoon paprika
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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Β½ teaspoon garlic powder
π₯ Vegetables
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3 medium zucchini, sliced into rounds or half-moons
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1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
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Β½ medium red onion, sliced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
π§ Mediterranean Add-Ins
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Β½ cup crumbled feta cheese
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ΒΌ cup Kalamata olives, sliced (optional)
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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1 tablespoon fresh parsley or oregano, chopped
π©βπ³ STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS
1οΈβ£ Preheat oven
Preheat oven to 400Β°F (200Β°C).
Lightly grease a large baking dish.
2οΈβ£ Season chicken
In a bowl, toss chicken with olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder.
3οΈβ£ Assemble bake
Spread zucchini, tomatoes, onion, and garlic evenly in baking dish.
Top with seasoned chicken.
4οΈβ£ Bake
Cover loosely with foil.
Bake 20 minutes.
5οΈβ£ Finish uncovered
Remove foil.
Bake another 10β15 minutes until chicken is cooked through (165Β°F / 74Β°C).
6οΈβ£ Add toppings
Remove from oven.
Sprinkle with feta, olives, lemon juice, and fresh herbs.
7οΈβ£ Rest & serve
Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
π½ SERVING IDEAS
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With quinoa or couscous
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Over cauliflower rice (low-carb)
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With warm pita or flatbread
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As-is for light dinner
β Q & A SECTION
β Can I use chicken thighs?
Yes π
They stay juicierβadd 5 more minutes of baking time.
β How do I prevent watery zucchini?
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Donβt overcrowd the dish
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Slice zucchini thick
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Bake uncovered at end
β Can I make this dairy-free?
Yes β
Simply skip feta or replace with dairy-free cheese.
β Is this Weight Watchers friendly?
Yes β
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Use less oil
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Light feta or skip cheese
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Approx. 2β4 points per serving (plan dependent)
β Can I add more vegetables?
Absolutely:
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Bell peppers
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Spinach (add at end)
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Mushrooms
β Can I meal prep this?
Yes π₯‘
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Fridge: 4 days
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Reheat in oven or skillet
β Can I freeze it?
Yes βοΈ
Freeze up to 2 months
Zucchini softens but flavor remains great.
β Is it kid-friendly?
Yes π
Skip olives if kids prefer milder flavors.
π₯ PRO TIPS
β Fresh lemon brightens everything
β Feta goes on AFTER baking
β Let rest before serving
β Use glass or ceramic dish
π§ NUTRITION (Approx. per serving)
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Calories: ~280
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Protein: High
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Carbs: Low
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WW Points: Low
