High Protein Herb and Lemon Chicken Tray Bake
Treat your taste buds to the vibrant flavors of this High Protein Herb and Lemon Chicken Tray Bake—an easy, one-pan dinner that's as nutritious as it is delicious. Tender chicken breasts are infused with the zesty brightness of fresh lemon juice, aromatic rosemary, and thyme, while garlic, cherry tomatoes, and green beans add layers of flavor and a nutritious punch. Topped with golden, melted Parmesan cheese, this dish comes together in just 45 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights. Packed with protein and loaded with fresh, wholesome ingredients, it's a delightful, low-fuss recipe that will have your family coming back for seconds. Serve it straight from the oven with a slice of crusty bread or a side of your favorite grains for a complete and satisfying meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 whole Lemon
- 2 sprigs Fresh rosemary
- 2 sprigs Fresh thyme
- 4 whole Garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 250 grams Cherry tomatoes
- 200 grams Green beans
- 50 grams Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 200°C (392°F).
Place the chicken breasts in a large roasting tray.
Drizzle the olive oil over the chicken and season with salt and black pepper.
Cut the lemons in half. Squeeze the juice of one lemon over the chicken and slice the other one into rounds for later.
Tuck the rosemary and thyme sprigs around the chicken breasts.
Peel and smash the garlic cloves with the side of a knife and add them to the tray.
Scatter the cherry tomatoes and green beans around the chicken. Slice the other lemon and place the slices among the vegetables for extra flavor.
Place the tray in the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes.
After 25 minutes, sprinkle the parmesan cheese over the chicken and vegetables.
Return the tray to the oven for an additional 5 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted and golden.
Remove from the oven and allow to rest for a few minutes before serving hot. Enjoy your high-protein herb and lemon chicken tray bake!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1752 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 68.5 g | 88% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.3 g | 102% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 616 mg | 206% | |
| Sodium | 3465 mg | 151% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42.4 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.0 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.3 g | ||
| Protein | 237.9 g | 476% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 685 mg | 53% | |
| Iron | 9.6 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 1266 mg | 27% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
