One Pan Baked Italian Chicken & Tomatoes
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
238 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
One Pan Baked Italian Chicken & Tomatoes
Description
This recipe applies a simple blend of Italian seasoning and olive oil to pounded chicken breasts, which are then baked with halved cherry tomatoes and lemon slices in one pan. The lemon juice adds brightness while baking covered and later uncovered lets the chicken cook evenly and tomatoes soften and roast.
The chicken reaches tender doneness with a moist texture, infused by herbs and citrus. The tomatoes become slightly caramelized, complementing the chicken with their juiciness and slight acidity. Fresh thyme or parsley adds herbal aroma at the finish.
This dish works well as a straightforward dinner that requires minimal cleanup, pairing nicely with simple sides like roasted vegetables or salad. The lemon slices add decorative appeal and flavor.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast pounded to even 1-inch thickness, boneless skinless
- 3 tablespoons neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- lemon juice about 3-4 tablespoons, juice from 1/2 lemon
- 1 cup cherry tomato halved
- 1 lemon sliced
- thyme fresh; or parsley
- black pepper cracked
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Combine chicken, oil, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper, lemon juice, and cherry tomatoes in a large bowl and toss to combine.
- Arrange chicken on a large sheet pan. Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes.
- Uncover, add tomatoes and lemon slices to pan, and return to oven uncovered for 10-12 minutes or until chicken is cooked all the way through.
- Garnish with cracked black pepper and fresh thyme or parsley and serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 238 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 238kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 135mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 549mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 235IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 24.2mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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