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Easy Hummus Chicken
This baked hummus chicken is a healthy meal with outstanding flavor. The hummus creates a delicious golden crust over the chicken and locks in all the moisture.
Prep Time
12 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Total Time
42 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 305 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 large zucchini sliced into ½-inch thick rounds
- 1 large yellow squash sliced ½-inch thick rounds
- 1 medium onion thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt and pepper for seasoning
- 2 lemons one sliced and the other halved
- 4 chicken breasts boneless skinless
- 1 cup roasted red pepper hummus
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika use this if using traditional hummus or want extra smoky flavor
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450F and lightly grease a 9 x 9-inch or 9 x 13-inch baking dish with olive oil or cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, season the zucchini, squash, and onion with salt and black pepper. Drizzle with olive oil and toss to combine.
- Transfer the veggies to the baking dish and spread them in an even layer.
- Top the veggies with lemon slices.
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and black pepper. Place the chicken over the vegetables.
- Using a spoon, spread the hummus over each chicken breast so that the entire fillet is covered.
- Squeeze the lemon halves over the chicken and vegetables. Dust the tops of the chicken with the smoked paprika.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165F and the tops are golden brown.
- Remove the baking dish from the oven and allow it to rest 5 minutes before serving.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1 serving
Calories
305kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
31g
(62%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
72mg
(24%)
Sodium
371mg
(15%)
Potassium
929mg
(27%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
261IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
49mg
(54%)
Calcium
65mg
(7%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 305
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving | |
| Calories | 305kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 371mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 929mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 261IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 49mg | 54% |
| Calcium | 65mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.