Cheesy Baked Chicken Breast and Peppers
A comforting dish combining tender chicken breasts and vibrant bell peppers, topped with melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
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 the oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
- Place the chicken breasts in the baking dish, drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and season both sides with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Toss the thinly sliced peppers and optional onion with the remaining olive oil and arrange them around the chicken.
- Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes until the chicken’s internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the chicken and peppers, and return to the oven for another 3-5 minutes until melted.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
This dish pairs well with rice, pasta, or a refreshing side salad. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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