Description
Succulent Italian Chicken Dinner blends Mediterranean flavors with home-style comfort, promising a delightful culinary journey. Crisp herbs, golden roasted chicken, and rich seasonings invite you to savor an authentic taste of Italy’s heartwarming cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Vegetables and Cheese:
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 small red potatoes, quartered
- 1 (14.5 ounces/411 grams) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (9 ounces/255 grams) package frozen green beans
Oils and Liquids:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the seasoning blend by combining olive oil with aromatic herbs and spices including garlic powder, onion powder, basil, oregano, thyme, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Thoroughly coat each chicken breast with the herbal mixture, ensuring complete coverage of the meat’s surface.
- Position the seasoned chicken breasts in a spacious 9×13-inch baking dish, creating a central focal point for the meal.
- Generously dust the chicken with grated Parmesan cheese, adding a savory layer of flavor and texture.
- Distribute undrained diced tomatoes evenly across the chicken, creating a moist cooking environment.
- Carefully arrange frozen green beans and quartered red potatoes around the chicken, filling the remaining space in the baking dish.
- Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and place the prepared dish inside, leaving it uncovered to allow direct heat circulation.
- Roast for approximately 45 minutes, monitoring until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and vegetables become fork-tender.
- Remove from oven and let rest briefly before serving the aromatic, herb-infused Italian-style chicken dinner.
Notes
- Swap herbs with fresh alternatives for a brighter, more vibrant flavor profile.
- Use chicken thighs instead of breasts for juicier, more tender meat that stays moist during baking.
- Adjust spice levels by reducing or increasing red pepper flakes to match personal heat preferences.
- For a low-carb version, replace potatoes with cauliflower or zucchini to maintain the dish’s nutritional balance.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg