Description
A delicious and healthy baked herb chicken dish paired with zucchini and cherry tomatoes, perfect for a wholesome meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons dried Italian herbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, Italian herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Add the chicken breasts to the bowl and coat them well with the herb mixture.
- Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish.
- Arrange the sliced zucchini and halved cherry tomatoes around the chicken in the baking dish.
- Drizzle any remaining herb mixture over the vegetables.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the herb mixture for a few hours before baking.
- This dish pairs well with a side of rice or quinoa.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with vegetables
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Baked Herb Chicken, Zucchini, Cherry Tomatoes, Healthy Recipe