Sheet Pan Mediterranean Chicken Zucchini (Printable)
Lemony chicken and zucchini roasted with tomatoes, olives and feta on a single pan for an easy Mediterranean dinner.
# What You’ll 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 Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or lightly grease with oil.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice and zest, minced garlic, oregano, thyme, smoked paprika, sea salt, and black pepper.
03 - Add chicken breasts to the marinade and toss to ensure they are fully coated. Allow to marinate while preparing remaining ingredients, approximately 10 minutes.
04 - Distribute zucchini, red bell pepper, red onion, and cherry tomatoes evenly on the prepared sheet pan. Drizzle lightly with extra olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss gently to combine.
05 - Nestle the marinated chicken breasts among the vegetables on the sheet pan. Pour any leftover marinade over the top.
06 - Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the vegetables are tender and golden.
07 - Remove pan from the oven. Sprinkle halved Kalamata olives and crumbled feta cheese evenly over the contents. Scatter with chopped parsley before serving.
08 - Spoon pan juices over the chicken and vegetables and serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Sheet pan magic means everything cooks together, drawing out incredible flavors with minimal effort.
- This dish became my go-to for entertaining friends because it feels fancy yet takes almost no time.
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- Learn from me: don’t crowd the pan or the veggies will steam instead of roast and you’ll miss those caramelized edges.
- Adding feta and olives after roasting keeps their flavors bold instead of washed out.
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- I always let the chicken rest a few minutes before slicing, so the juices don’t run out and make it dry.
- The secret that changed everything: zest the lemon directly over the bowl so every bit of those citrus oils gets used.