Greek Chicken Bake
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
45 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
4
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Calories
735 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Greek
Greek Chicken Bake
Description
The Greek Chicken Bake combines protein and vegetables in a single baking sheet for easy preparation and cleanup. Chicken thighs or breasts are surrounded by bite-sized pieces of sweet potato and chunks of green and yellow peppers, as well as quartered red onions and cherry tomatoes. The dish is flavored with garlic, dried oregano, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and olive oil, then baked at 350°F until the chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.
After baking, crumbled feta cheese and Kalamata olives are stirred in to add creaminess and briny contrast. Fresh thyme sprigs serve as a final garnish, enhancing the herbaceous aroma. The combination of ingredients results in a meal that is both flavorful and visually appealing, suitable for casual dinners.
Variations include using chicken breast for a leaner option, substituting sweet potatoes with white potatoes or different colored bell peppers, allowing some flexibility based on ingredient availability or personal preference.
Ingredients
- 6 chicken thighs or 2 large chicken breasts- about 1.5lbs, skin on
- 1 green pepper cut in big chunks
- 1 yellow bell pepper sliced cut in big chunks
- 2 small red onions cut into quarters
- 1 Large sweet potato cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 Cups cherry tomato
- 1 lemon sliced
- 2 garlic minced or pressed, cloves
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 Tbsp oregano dried
- 3-4 fresh thyme sprigs
- sea salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- ⅔ Cups kalamata olives
- ¼ Cup feta cheese crumbled
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F.
- In a large baking sheet add the chicken, potatoes, peppers, red onions, lemon wedges, garlic, and tomatoes.
- Sprinkle with oregano, paprika, salt and pepper and drizzle with olive oil. Gently toss until well coated.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and veggies are tender.
- Remove from the oven and stir in crumbled feta cheese and olives. Garnish with fresh thyme and enjoy it!
Notes
- Use chicken breast instead of thighs for a leaner meal option.
- You may substitute sweet potatoes with white potatoes or your preferred variety.
- Green or red bell peppers can be swapped according to taste or availability.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 735 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 735kcal | 37% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 41g | 82% |
| Fat | 49g | 75% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 221mg | 74% |
| Sodium | 683mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 1191mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 13773IU | 275% |
| Vitamin C | 116mg | 129% |
| Calcium | 162mg | 16% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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