Description
Savor the deliciousness of this Easy Italian Baked Chicken Recipe, featuring tender chicken breasts infused with aromatic herbs and topped with melted Parmesan cheese. Perfect for family dinners!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tsp dried basil
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups fresh spinach (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Grease a baking dish with olive oil.
- Place chicken breasts in the dish and drizzle with olive oil. Season generously with salt, pepper, oregano, and basil.
- Scatter minced garlic and halved cherry tomatoes over the chicken.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Remove from oven, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, and broil for an additional 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Feel free to add bell peppers or zucchini for extra veggies. Use fresh herbs whenever possible for enhanced flavor. Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving to retain juices.