Easy and Zesty Healthy Baked Dinner with Chicken & Veggies
A nutritious weeknight meal featuring tender chicken and a colorful array of vegetables, enhanced with lemon and garlic.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Healthy
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp Dried parsley
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp Minced garlic
- 1/2 tsp Seasoned salt
- 1/4 tsp Pepper
- 2 Lemons (zested and juiced)
- 5 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 cup Baby carrots (halved)
- 1 ½ cups Baby golden potatoes (halved)
- 1 cup Broccoli florets
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Combine the chicken, garlic, parsley, Italian seasoning, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and mix until the chicken is well coated.
- Toss the baby carrots, baby golden potatoes, and broccoli florets with extra olive oil, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.
- Layer the marinated chicken in a large baking dish and surround it with the seasoned vegetables.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the vegetables are tender.
Notes
Add fresh herbs for extra flavor and try marinating the chicken overnight for enhanced taste.
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
Find it online: https://www.simplefamilydishes.com/healthy-zesty-chicken-bake/