Oven-Baked Vegetables with Chicken – Mediterranean, Light & Oven-Baked

A simple oven-baked dish that boasts fresh vegetables, tender chicken breast fillet, and Mediterranean flavors – that's our oven-baked vegetables with chicken. Perfect for an uncomplicated after-work meal, healthy, colorful, and full of flavor. Preparation is incredibly simple: Place everything on a baking sheet, marinate, and bake – done. Also ideal for meal prep or lunch the next day.

Recipe Overview

• Preparation time: approx. 15 minutes

• Baking time: approx. 20 minutes

• Total time: approx. 35 minutes

• Servings: 2 (plain) to 4 (with side dish)

Ingredients

For the sheet pan meal:

• 400g Chicken Breast Fillet

• 2 bell peppers (red and yellow)

• 1 zucchini

• 1 red onion

• 50g feta cheese

For the marinade:

• 2 garlic cloves

• 2 tbsp olive oil (extra virgin)

• 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice

• 1 tbsp dried oregano

• 1 tsp chopped basil (e.g. frozen)

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Step 1: Preheat oven

Preheat the oven to 200°C top and bottom heat. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2: Prepare the ingredients

• Rinse the chicken breast fillet, pat dry, and cut into bite-sized pieces.

• Deseed the bell pepper and cut into large pieces.

• Halve the zucchini and slice it.

• Peel the red onion and cut it into wedges or eighths.

• Spread everything together on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 3: Mix the marinade

Finely chop the garlic. Mix together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper to make a marinade. Pour the marinade evenly over the vegetables and chicken and mix well.

Step 4: Bake

Place the tray in the oven on the middle rack for about 20 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are lightly browned.
Just before the end of the cooking time, crumble the feta and sprinkle it over the tray. Optionally, the feta can be added when serving.

Serving suggestions

The oven-baked vegetables with chicken are a light, low-carb dish when enjoyed on their own. For a more filling meal, we recommend:

• Quinoa – provides plant-based protein and a nutty note

• Basmati rice or wild rice – as a classic, mild side dish

• Flatbread or baguette – Ideal for dipping into the marinade.

• Homemade tzatziki – adds a refreshing, creamy touch to the dish.

Meal Prep Tip

Prepare a larger batch at once – the traybake will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Ideal for your lunchbox or a stress-free weeknight.

Nutritional values ​​per serving (approx.)

• Calories: 372 kcal

• Carbohydrates: 19 g

• Protein: 51 g

• Fat: 10 g

The information applies to one serving without additional side dishes.

Conclusion

This oven-baked dish It impresses with a few ingredients that perfectly complement each other in terms of flavor. The Mediterranean marinade with olive oil, lemon, and herbs develops a delicate aroma in the oven that wonderfully infuses the vegetables and meat. Quick to prepare, healthy, and versatile—ideal for every day.