Description
Italian Dressing Chicken and Veggie Bake is a one-pan meal that combines tender chicken breasts, colorful vegetables, and a flavorful Italian dressing marinade. It’s a simple and wholesome dish that’s perfect for a busy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup Italian dressing (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup zucchini, sliced
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped
- 1/2 red onion, sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease or line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Place chicken breasts in the baking dish and drizzle with Italian dressing. Toss the chicken to coat evenly. Let it marinate for at least 10 minutes (or overnight in the fridge for more flavor).
- While the chicken is marinating, prepare the vegetables. In a separate bowl, toss cherry tomatoes, zucchini, bell peppers, and red onion with olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- After marinating, arrange the vegetables around the chicken breasts in the baking dish.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F or 74°C) and the vegetables are tender.
- If using cheese, sprinkle the shredded mozzarella on top of the chicken and vegetables during the last 5 minutes of baking, then return to the oven to melt.
- Serve the chicken and vegetables immediately, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- Feel free to swap the vegetables for others like carrots, mushrooms, or broccoli.
- For extra flavor, add a drizzle of balsamic glaze over the dish before serving.
- This dish pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a side salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with veggies
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg