This dinner is a simple one-pan meal that is easy to to prepare. It is loaded with protein, fiber, healthy fats, and vegetables. I think the BEST part about this meal is that you can throw all the items together and have a delicious meal on the table in 1 hour with little clean-up after you eat. Chicken Bake is one of my mom's go-to meals while I was growing up and now that I am busy working I have been making different versions of this meal. My aunt even put her version of this recipe into her cookbook Simple, Fresh, & Healthy: A Collection of Seasonal Recipes (check out the link).
When I make this recipe I typically add carrots, potatoes, sweet potatoes, and onions, but I have also experimented with added chopped asparagus and broccoli.
So next time you are looking for a fast, easy, and delicious meal....try Chicken Bake!
Chicken Bake
Servings: 8
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 1 hour
Ingredients:
Combination of 8 breasts, legs, and thighs
1 lb. carrots, peeled and chopped into 3-4" slices
2 large onions, chopped into 1-2" pieces
3 small/medium yellow potatoes, chopped into quarters
2 medium sweet potatoes, chopped into 1-2" pieces
2 tbsp Olive Oil
1.5 tsp Italian seasoning
Garlic salt (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
1. Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a large pan with non-stick spray.
2. Chop carrots, potatoes, sweet potatoes, and onions. Salt and pepper to taste. Toss the vegetables with olive oil and pour into the pan.
3. Remove the skin from the chicken. Salt and pepper to taste. Place chicken breasts on top of the vegetables.
4. Cover and bake for 45 minutes (covering helps keep the moisture). Remove the cover and bake another 15 minutes until the top begins to turn golden brown. Remove and let cool for 5 minutes before serving. This meal pairs well with a salad.
Optional: Brush the chicken with your favorite BBQ sauce, hot sauce, or soy sauce.
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Nutritional Information:
1 Serving
Calories: 275
Protein: 30 g
Fat: 7 g
Carbohydrates: 25 g
Fiber: 7.1 g
Sodium: 170 mg (this does not include added salt)
