Description
A delicious and easy one-pan meal that combines tender chicken with vibrant vegetables, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups of mixed vegetables (bell peppers, zucchini, and broccoli)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Fresh herbs for garnish (parsley, thyme, or basil)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Combine garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl and rub onto the chicken.
- Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat and sear the chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Remove the chicken and add mixed vegetables to the pan, sautéing for about 5 minutes.
- Nestle the chicken back in the pan, add cherry tomatoes, and squeeze lemon juice over everything.
- Transfer to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the chicken reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let it rest for a few minutes, garnish with fresh herbs, and serve.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with tofu or chickpeas.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg