Sheet Pan Mediterranean Chicken & Zucchini – An Easy, Healthy, Flavor-Packed One-Pan Dinner with Melty Cheese

🎉 Introduction

Fresh, vibrant, and wonderfully simple, Sheet Pan Mediterranean Chicken & Zucchini is the kind of recipe that makes healthy eating feel effortless. Juicy chicken breasts roast alongside tender zucchini, sweet cherry tomatoes, and red onion, all seasoned with classic Mediterranean herbs and spices. Finished with melty mozzarella and savory Parmesan, this dish delivers comfort and freshness in every bite.

What makes this recipe especially appealing is its balance. The vegetables roast until lightly caramelized while the chicken stays tender and flavorful. Dried basil and oregano bring warmth, smoked paprika adds subtle depth, and a pinch of red pepper flakes gives just the right amount of gentle heat. Everything comes together beautifully on a single sheet pan, making both cooking and cleanup a breeze.

Perfect for busy weeknights, healthy meal prep, or anyone looking for a nutritious dinner without sacrificing flavor, this recipe is naturally high in protein and packed with colorful vegetables. Simple, wholesome, and incredibly satisfying, this Sheet Pan Mediterranean Chicken & Zucchini is a meal you’ll want to keep on repeat.

🧰 Equipment Needed

• Large sheet pan
• Parchment paper or foil
• Cutting board
• Sharp knife
• Measuring spoons
• Mixing bowl

🛒 Ingredients

Protein

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Vegetables

• 2 medium zucchinis, sliced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• ½ red onion, sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced

Herbs & Seasonings

• ½ teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Fats

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Cheese

• ½ cup mozzarella cheese
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Fresh Finish

• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

These ingredients come together to create a colorful, herb-infused Mediterranean dinner with tender chicken and roasted vegetables.

👩‍🍳 Directions

Step 1: Preheat the Oven

• Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
• Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or foil.

Step 2: Prepare the Chicken

• Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
• Place them on the sheet pan.

Step 3: Prepare the Vegetables

• In a bowl, combine zucchini slices, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and minced garlic.

Step 4: Season Everything

• Drizzle olive oil over the chicken and vegetables.
• Sprinkle basil, oregano, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper evenly over everything.
• Toss vegetables gently to coat.

Step 5: Arrange on the Pan

• Spread vegetables evenly around the chicken on the sheet pan, ensuring everything is in a single layer.

Step 6: Roast

• Roast in the oven for 25–30 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender and lightly golden.

Step 7: Add Cheese

• Remove the sheet pan from the oven.
• Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese evenly over the chicken and vegetables.

Step 8: Melt and Finish

• Return the pan to the oven for 5–7 minutes, until the cheese is melted and lightly bubbly.

Step 9: Garnish and Serve

• Remove from oven and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
• Serve warm directly from the sheet pan.

🍽️ Servings & Timing

• Servings: 3–4
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 35 minutes
• Total Time: 45 minutes

Perfect for easy, wholesome dinners.

🧊 Storage & Reheating

Refrigerator

• Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

Reheating

• Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) or microwave until warmed through.

🥄 Variations

• Extra Veggies: Add more zucchini or tomatoes
• Spicier Version: Increase red pepper flakes
• Low-Carb Meal: Enjoy as-is
• Meal Prep Friendly: Portion into containers
• Cheese Lover’s Version: Add extra mozzarella
• Kid-Friendly: Reduce red pepper flakes

❓ 10 FAQs

1. Is this recipe healthy?
   Yes, it’s balanced and nutrient-rich.
2. Can I use chicken thighs?
   Yes, boneless thighs work well.
3. Do the vegetables get mushy?
   No, they roast beautifully.
4. Is this dish spicy?
   Very mild with optional heat.
5. Can kids eat this?
   Yes, it’s family-friendly.
6. Can I make it ahead?
   Yes, it reheats well.
7. Does the cheese overpower the dish?
   No, it complements the flavors.
8. Can I double the recipe?
   Yes, use two sheet pans.
9. Is this good for meal prep?
   Absolutely.
10. What can I serve with this?
    Rice, quinoa, or enjoy alone.

🏁 Conclusion

This Sheet Pan Mediterranean Chicken & Zucchini is the perfect example of how simple ingredients can create a nourishing, flavorful meal with minimal effort. Juicy chicken, roasted vegetables, fragrant herbs, and melty cheese come together in one pan for a dinner that’s both comforting and fresh. Easy to prepare and even easier to love, this recipe is ideal for busy nights and healthy eating alike.

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Sheet Pan Mediterranean Chicken & Zucchini – An Easy, Healthy, Flavor-Packed One-Pan Dinner with Melty Cheese

Fresh, vibrant, and wonderfully simple, Sheet Pan Mediterranean Chicken & Zucchini is the kind of recipe that makes healthy eating feel effortless. Juicy chicken breasts roast alongside tender zucchini, sweet cherry tomatoes, and red onion, all seasoned with classic Mediterranean herbs and spices. Finished with melty mozzarella and savory Parmesan, this dish delivers comfort and freshness in every bite. What makes this recipe especially appealing is its balance. The vegetables roast until lightly caramelized while the chicken stays tender and flavorful. Dried basil and oregano bring warmth, smoked paprika adds subtle depth, and a pinch of red pepper flakes gives just the right amount of gentle heat. Everything comes together beautifully on a single sheet pan, making both cooking and cleanup a breeze. Perfect for busy weeknights, healthy meal prep, or anyone looking for a nutritious dinner without sacrificing flavor, this recipe is naturally high in protein and packed with colorful vegetables. Simple, wholesome, and incredibly satisfying, this Sheet Pan Mediterranean Chicken & Zucchini is a meal you’ll want to keep on repeat.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 35 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Protein

• 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts

Vegetables

• 2 medium zucchinis sliced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• ½ red onion sliced
• 2 garlic cloves minced

Herbs & Seasonings

• ½ teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Fats

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Cheese

• ½ cup mozzarella cheese
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Fresh Finish

• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
• These ingredients come together to create a colorful herb-infused Mediterranean dinner with tender chicken and roasted vegetables.

Equipment

• Large sheet pan
• Parchment paper or foil
• Cutting board
• Sharp knife
• Measuring spoons
• Mixing bowl

Method

 

Step 1: Preheat the Oven

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or foil.

Step 2: Prepare the Chicken

1. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
2. Place them on the sheet pan.

Step 3: Prepare the Vegetables

1. In a bowl, combine zucchini slices, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and minced garlic.

Step 4: Season Everything

1. Drizzle olive oil over the chicken and vegetables.
2. Sprinkle basil, oregano, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper evenly over everything.
3. Toss vegetables gently to coat.

Step 5: Arrange on the Pan

1. Spread vegetables evenly around the chicken on the sheet pan, ensuring everything is in a single layer.

Step 6: Roast

1. Roast in the oven for 25–30 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender and lightly golden.

Step 7: Add Cheese

1. Remove the sheet pan from the oven.
2. Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese evenly over the chicken and vegetables.

Step 8: Melt and Finish

1. Return the pan to the oven for 5–7 minutes, until the cheese is melted and lightly bubbly.

Step 9: Garnish and Serve

1. Remove from oven and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
2. Serve warm directly from the sheet pan.

Notes

🧊 Storage & Reheating
Refrigerator

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

Reheating

Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) or microwave until warmed through.

🥄 Variations

Extra Veggies: Add more zucchini or tomatoes

Spicier Version: Increase red pepper flakes

Low-Carb Meal: Enjoy as-is

Meal Prep Friendly: Portion into containers

Cheese Lover’s Version: Add extra mozzarella

Kid-Friendly: Reduce red pepper flakes

❓ 10 FAQs

Is this recipe healthy?
Yes, it’s balanced and nutrient-rich.

Can I use chicken thighs?
Yes, boneless thighs work well.

Do the vegetables get mushy?
No, they roast beautifully.

Is this dish spicy?
Very mild with optional heat.

Can kids eat this?
Yes, it’s family-friendly.

Can I make it ahead?
Yes, it reheats well.

Does the cheese overpower the dish?
No, it complements the flavors.

Can I double the recipe?
Yes, use two sheet pans.

Is this good for meal prep?
Absolutely.

What can I serve with this?
Rice, quinoa, or enjoy alone.

🏁 Conclusion

This Sheet Pan Mediterranean Chicken & Zucchini is the perfect example of how simple ingredients can create a nourishing, flavorful meal with minimal effort. Juicy chicken, roasted vegetables, fragrant herbs, and melty cheese come together in one pan for a dinner that’s both comforting and fresh. Easy to prepare and even easier to love, this recipe is ideal for busy nights and healthy eating alike.