Time

• Prep: 15 minutes

• Bake: 30–35 minutes

• Total: ~50 minutes

🍽 Serves

• 4–5

📝 INGREDIENTS

🍗 Chicken

• 1½ lb (700 g) boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into chunks

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1 teaspoon salt

• ½ teaspoon black pepper

• 1 teaspoon paprika

• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

• ½ teaspoon garlic powder

🥒 Vegetables

• 3 medium zucchini, sliced into rounds or half-moons

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

• ½ medium red onion, sliced

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

🧀 Mediterranean Add-Ins

• ½ cup crumbled feta cheese

• ¼ cup Kalamata olives, sliced (optional)

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley or oregano, chopped

👩‍🍳 STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS

1️⃣ Preheat oven

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Lightly grease a large baking dish.

2️⃣ Season chicken

In a bowl, toss chicken with olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder.

3️⃣ Assemble bake

Spread zucchini, tomatoes, onion, and garlic evenly in baking dish.
Top with seasoned chicken.

4️⃣ Bake

Cover loosely with foil.
Bake 20 minutes.

5️⃣ Finish uncovered

Remove foil.
Bake another 10–15 minutes until chicken is cooked through (165°F / 74°C).

6️⃣ Add toppings

Remove from oven.
Sprinkle with feta, olives, lemon juice, and fresh herbs.

7️⃣ Rest & serve

Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

🍽 SERVING IDEAS

• With quinoa or couscous

• Over cauliflower rice (low-carb)

• With warm pita or flatbread

• As-is for light dinner

❓ Q & A SECTION

❓ Can I use chicken thighs?

Yes 👍
They stay juicier—add 5 more minutes of baking time.

❓ How do I prevent watery zucchini?

• Don’t overcrowd the dish

• Slice zucchini thick

• Bake uncovered at end

❓ Can I make this dairy-free?

Yes ✅
Simply skip feta or replace with dairy-free cheese.

❓ Is this Weight Watchers friendly?

Yes ✔

• Use less oil

• Light feta or skip cheese

• Approx. 2–4 points per serving (plan dependent)

❓ Can I add more vegetables?

Absolutely:

• Bell peppers

• Spinach (add at end)

• Mushrooms

❓ Can I meal prep this?

Yes 🥡

• Fridge: 4 days

• Reheat in oven or skillet

❓ Can I freeze it?

Yes ❄️
Freeze up to 2 months
Zucchini softens but flavor remains great.

❓ Is it kid-friendly?

Yes 😊
Skip olives if kids prefer milder flavors.

🔥 PRO TIPS

✔ Fresh lemon brightens everything
✔ Feta goes on AFTER baking
✔ Let rest before serving
✔ Use glass or ceramic dish

🧠 NUTRITION (Approx. per serving)

• Calories: ~280

• Protein: High

• Carbs: Low

• WW Points: Low