Simple Chicken Bake
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this Simple Chicken Bake, a fuss-free, crowd-pleasing recipe that's bursting with vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients. Juicy boneless, skinless chicken breasts are seasoned with a fragrant blend of garlic powder, onion powder, dried Italian herbs, and paprika, then baked to tender perfection alongside sweet cherry tomatoes. A fresh handful of baby spinach and a gooey layer of melted mozzarella cheese add nutritious and indulgent touches, while a splash of zesty lemon juice ties everything together. Ready in just 40 minutes and made in a single baking dish, this quick and easy chicken recipe is perfect for busy weeknights but delicious enough to impress guests. Serve it hot with your favorite sides for a well-rounded meal your family will love!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 2 cups baby spinach leaves
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with a bit of olive oil or cooking spray.
Place the chicken breasts in the baking dish, ensuring they are evenly spaced.
Drizzle the chicken breasts with olive oil. Then, evenly sprinkle them with garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Use your hands or a spoon to gently rub the seasonings into the chicken.
Squeeze the lemon juice over the chicken breasts for a burst of freshness.
Scatter the cherry tomatoes around the chicken in the baking dish.
Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes.
After 20 minutes, remove the dish from the oven. Add the baby spinach leaves evenly over and around the chicken.
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the chicken and vegetables.
Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C) and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove the dish from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve hot and enjoy your simple chicken bake!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1829 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 78.0 g | 100% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.5 g | 127% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 672 mg | 224% | |
| Sodium | 3689 mg | 160% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.5 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.5 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.6 g | ||
| Protein | 247.7 g | 495% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 972 mg | 75% | |
| Iron | 9.1 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 2469 mg | 53% | |
*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.
