Description
A delicious and healthy Mediterranean Chicken Bake that combines tender chicken with vibrant vegetables and aromatic herbs for a flavorful family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
- 1 cup red onion, sliced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large baking dish, arrange the chicken breasts.
- In a bowl, mix the cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, red onion, olives, garlic, oregano, basil, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the vegetable mixture over the chicken in the baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken in olive oil and herbs for a few hours before baking.
- This dish pairs well with rice or quinoa.
- Feel free to substitute vegetables based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Mediterranean Chicken Bake, healthy chicken recipes, family dinner ideas