Simple Chicken Bake

Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this Simple Chicken Bake, a fuss-free, crowd-pleasing recipe that's bursting with vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients. Juicy boneless, skinless chicken breasts are seasoned with a fragrant blend of garlic powder, onion powder, dried Italian herbs, and paprika, then baked to tender perfection alongside sweet cherry tomatoes. A fresh handful of baby spinach and a gooey layer of melted mozzarella cheese add nutritious and indulgent touches, while a splash of zesty lemon juice ties everything together. Ready in just 40 minutes and made in a single baking dish, this quick and easy chicken recipe is perfect for busy weeknights but delicious enough to impress guests. Serve it hot with your favorite sides for a well-rounded meal your family will love!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
• 0.5 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 2 cups baby spinach leaves
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with a bit of olive oil or cooking spray.

Step 2

Place the chicken breasts in the baking dish, ensuring they are evenly spaced.

Step 3

Drizzle the chicken breasts with olive oil. Then, evenly sprinkle them with garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Use your hands or a spoon to gently rub the seasonings into the chicken.

Step 4

Squeeze the lemon juice over the chicken breasts for a burst of freshness.

Step 5

Scatter the cherry tomatoes around the chicken in the baking dish.

Step 6

Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes.

Step 7

After 20 minutes, remove the dish from the oven. Add the baby spinach leaves evenly over and around the chicken.

Step 8

Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the chicken and vegetables.

Step 9

Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C) and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 10

Remove the dish from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve hot and enjoy your simple chicken bake!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1055.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1829.2

Total Fat 78.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 25.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 671.9mg	0%
Sodium 3688.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 18.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.5g	0%
Total Sugars 4.6g
Protein 247.7g	0%

Vitamin D 7.0IU	0%
Calcium 971.6mg	0%
Iron 9.1mg	0%
Potassium 2469.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 39.7%

Protein: 56.1%

Carbs: 4.2%