Sheet Pan Mediterranean Chicken & Zucchini
Introduction
Sheet Pan Mediterranean Chicken & Zucchini is an absolute game-changer for busy weeknights and wellness-focused cooks alike. With juicy, tender chicken, pops of Mediterranean flavor, and perfectly roasted veggies – all made on a single pan – this meal offers a fresh, colorful, and healthy dinner with minimal cleanup.
What makes this recipe especially popular? It’s a vibrant crowd-pleaser, bursting with herbs, tangy lemon, and briny olives. Best of all, you can prep and cook everything in under an hour, making it perfect for both speedy family dinners and relaxed entertaining.
A Mediterranean Feast on One Sheet Pan
Nothing brings out the flavors of chicken, zucchini, and sweet bell peppers like oven roasting. By tossing these wholesome ingredients generously with olive oil, garlic, and a medley of classic Mediterranean spices, you create irresistible layers of juicy, charred vegetables and golden, flavorful chicken in every bite. A few olives, feta, and a shower of fresh herbs elevate this meal to a restaurant-worthy level.
Easy, Fresh Veggie Prep
Slicing and dicing vegetables is effortless when equipped with the right kitchen tools. For evenly chopped zucchini, onions, and peppers, utilize the convenient Mueller Pro-Series 10-in-1, 8 Blade Vegetable Chopper. This gadget speeds up prep time and ensures uniform bites for even roasting and a beautiful presentation.
Lay out all your chopped vegetables on a sheet lined with Reynolds Kitchens Brown Parchment Paper Roll for easy cleanup and stick-free roasting.
Juicy Chicken Every Time
For the most tender, evenly cooked chicken pieces, make sure they’re cut into similar sizes. Toss chicken thighs (recommended for juiciness, though breasts work great too) in a lemony olive oil marinade with plenty of oregano, garlic, and a splash of red wine vinegar before nestling them among the zucchini and peppers.
To guarantee juicy results, use a ThermoPro TP19H Digital Meat Thermometer for Cooking and pull the chicken from the oven as soon as it hits 165°F – no more guesswork!
Serving and Storing Mediterranean Chicken & Zucchini
Pile your roasted chicken and vegetables onto serving plates or keep things casual with a family-style presentation right from the pan. This meal pairs beautifully with warmed flatbread or a quinoa salad.
When packing leftovers for lunch, the Bentgo Salad Container keeps everything fresh, crisp, and easy to transport.
Nutritional Information & Yield
This recipe yields 4 generous servings. Each serving is rich in lean protein, healthy fats, and dietary fiber, with about 350–400 calories per portion (without added grains). It’s gluten-free, low carb, and packed with nutrients thanks to an array of colorful veggies.
Sheet Pan Mediterranean Chicken & Zucchini Recap
This simple, one-pan dinner packs all the zippy, sun-drenched flavors of the Mediterranean into a nourishing, weeknight-friendly recipe. It’s sure to become a staple for anyone who loves big flavor and easy cleanup!
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C). Line a rimmed sheet pan with Reynolds Kitchens Brown Parchment Paper Roll for easy cleanup.
- While the oven preheats, chop the zucchini, onion, and pepper into even pieces using a Mueller Pro-Series 10-in-1, 8 Blade Vegetable Chopper for quick, uniform dicing.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 tablespoons olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, oregano, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Toss chicken pieces in the marinade to coat, then gently stir in the chopped veggies and cherry tomatoes (if using).
- Spread everything evenly onto the prepared sheet pan. Drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil.
- Roast in the oven for 22–28 minutes until the chicken is cooked through (registering at least 165°F internally with a ThermoPro TP19H Digital Meat Thermometer for Cooking) and the veggies are crispy-tender.
- Scatter olives and feta over top in the last 5 minutes of roasting, just to warm.
- Spoon onto plates and garnish with chopped parsley or dill. Serve hot, optionally with warmed flatbread or quinoa.
- For easy lunch packing, use a Bentgo Salad Container to keep everything fresh and compartmentalized.
Prep and Cook Times
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Enjoy a flavorful, nutrient-packed meal with almost no cleanup, thanks to this Sheet Pan Mediterranean Chicken & Zucchini recipe!