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Baked Italian Chicken and Vegetables

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  • Author: recipes guru cooking
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

A healthy and flavorful one-pan meal featuring juicy baked Italian chicken with a colorful medley of roasted vegetables.


Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 zucchini, sliced
  • 1 red onion, sliced
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Place the chicken breasts on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  3. In a large bowl, toss the broccoli, bell peppers, zucchini, and onion with olive oil, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Arrange the vegetables around the chicken breasts on the baking sheet.
  5. Sprinkle additional seasoning or Parmesan cheese over the top if desired.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and vegetables are tender.
  7. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Cut vegetables into similar sizes for even cooking.
  • Swap or add your favorite vegetables like carrots or mushrooms.
  • For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in Italian dressing before baking.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with vegetables
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 480mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 14g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 38g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg