Cheesy Baked Chicken Breast and Peppers
A delightful cheesy baked chicken dish featuring succulent chicken breasts topped with bell peppers and a blend of cheeses.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- 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 oven: Set oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
- Season chicken: Place chicken breasts in the dish. Drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil and sprinkle with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Rub seasoning evenly on both sides.
- Add peppers and onions: Toss sliced peppers and onions with remaining 1 tbsp olive oil. Arrange them around and over the chicken.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, or until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internally.
- Add cheese: Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan over the chicken and peppers. Return to oven for 3–5 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve hot: Garnish with parsley and serve with rice, pasta, or a side salad.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken with spices for a few hours before baking.
- This recipe can be customized with different vegetables or cheeses to suit your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg