Description
A quick and delicious one-pan meal featuring tender chicken breasts, vibrant peppers, and a luscious cheese topping, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless (skinless) chicken breasts
- 2 bell peppers (any color, thinly sliced)
- 1 small onion (thinly sliced, optional)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella (or a mozzarella-cheddar blend)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Place the chicken breasts in the baking dish and drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over them. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper, rubbing the seasoning evenly onto both sides.
- In a bowl, toss the sliced peppers and onions with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Arrange them around and over the seasoned chicken.
- Bake the dish uncovered for 20–25 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Sprinkle the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the chicken and vegetables, then return the dish to the oven for an additional 3–5 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot with a side of rice, pasta, or a fresh salad.
Notes
Feel free to customize the vegetables and use different cheese blends to suit your taste. This dish is perfect for meal prepping and can be stored in the fridge or freezer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg