Description
A Mediterranean delight in every bitethis Herbed Chicken Bake is a colorful, flavor-packed dish featuring juicy chicken breasts, roasted vegetables, tangy olives, and creamy feta. Simple, wholesome, and perfect for a weeknight dinner or a cozy weekend meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add chicken breasts and coat thoroughly. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Arrange the cherry tomatoes, zucchini, red onion, and bell pepper in a baking dish. Drizzle with a bit of olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Place the marinated chicken on top of the vegetables. Scatter Kalamata olives over everything.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through (internal temp: 165°F/74°C).
- In the last 5 minutes, sprinkle with crumbled feta and return to the oven.
- Rest for a few minutes after baking. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.
Notes
- Swap in artichoke hearts or sun-dried tomatoes for a twist.
- This dish pairs beautifully with couscous, quinoa, or crusty bread.
- You can prep the veggies and marinade the chicken in advance for an even quicker dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast + vegetables
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Mediterranean chicken, baked chicken, healthy dinner, one pan meal, roasted vegetables