Description
Italian Baked Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that combines tender chicken with aromatic herbs and juicy tomatoes, making it a perfect meal for family gatherings or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning blend
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Grease a baking dish with olive oil.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Coat the chicken in this mixture and marinate for 15 minutes.
- Sprinkle chopped basil and Italian seasoning over the marinated chicken.
- Scatter halved cherry tomatoes around the chicken in the baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and is golden brown.
Notes
- For enhanced flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
- Substitute seasonal vegetables or add a sprinkle of cheese before baking for extra richness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg