Sheet Pan Mediterranean Chicken Zucchini (Print Version)
One-pan roast of chicken, zucchini, bell pepper and cherry tomatoes finished with olives, feta and parsley.
# What You Need:
→ Protein
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds)
→ Vegetables
02 - 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into half-moons
03 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
04 - 1 red onion, cut into wedges
05 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
→ Marinade & Seasonings
06 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
07 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
08 - Juice and zest of 1 lemon
09 - 2 teaspoons dried oregano
10 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
11 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
12 - 3/4 teaspoon sea salt
13 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Garnish
14 - 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives, halved
15 - 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
16 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
# How to Prepare:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or lightly oil it.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice and zest, garlic, dried oregano, dried thyme, smoked paprika, sea salt, and black pepper.
03 - Add the chicken breasts to the marinade and turn to coat evenly. Allow to marinate while preparing the vegetables, about 10 minutes.
04 - Arrange zucchini, bell pepper, red onion, and cherry tomatoes evenly on the sheet pan. Drizzle with a bit more olive oil and season lightly with salt and pepper. Toss gently to coat.
05 - Nestle marinated chicken breasts among the vegetables on the sheet pan. Pour any remaining marinade over the contents.
06 - Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and vegetables are tender and golden.
07 - Remove sheet pan from oven. Scatter Kalamata olives and crumbled feta cheese over the top. Sprinkle with chopped parsley.
08 - Serve immediately, spooning the pan juices over chicken and vegetables.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Every bite gets a little bit of golden char, juicy veggies, and tangy feta, just like your favorite taverna meal but cleaner and quicker.
- This is my suppertime champion because you can prep everything in fifteen minutes and the oven does the rest.
02 -
- If you crowd the pan too much, the veggies will steam instead of roast and lose that golden color.
- Lining the pan makes cleanup almost nonexistent – worth it after a relaxed meal.
03 -
- Sprinkle feta cheese only after roasting so it doesn’t disappear into the pan juices.
- Marinate the chicken a little longer if you have time, even an extra half hour makes each bite more flavorful.