Chicken Bake with Vegetables and Cheese
Chicken Bake with Vegetables and Cheese is a delicious and hearty dish featuring tender chicken breasts baked with mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, olives, and melted cheese. Perfectly seasoned and topped with a tangy-sweet sauce, this easy-to-make recipe is ideal for family dinners or entertaining guests.
Chicken Bake with Vegetables and Cheese is a flavorful and hearty dish that combines tender, juicy chicken breasts with a vibrant medley of vegetables like mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, and olives. Marinated in a rich, tangy sauce made from soy, honey, and lemon juice, the chicken is baked to perfection and topped with melted cheese for an irresistible, pizza-inspired twist. Enhanced with the subtle heat of Cheongyang red pepper and garnished with fresh basil, this wholesome oven-baked meal is perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests. It's a comforting and nutritious dish that's as satisfying as it is delicious.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts
- 4 button mushrooms, finely chopped
- 5 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 Cheongyang red pepper, finely chopped
- Salt and pepper
- Chili powder
- 10 g butter
- 1.5 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 button mushroom, chopped
- Cherry tomatoes, chopped
- Olives, chopped
- Basil leaves
- Tomato spaghetti sauce
- Cheese (e.g., Grana Padano)
- 1 paprika, cut into large pieces
- Broccoli, chopped into large pieces
Nutritional Information
- Calories: 450
- Protein: 38g
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Directions
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Finely chop 4 button mushrooms, 5 garlic cloves, and 1 Cheongyang red pepper. Using a knife, lightly score the tops of the chicken breasts. Place the chicken in a bowl, season lightly with salt and chili powder, and set aside.
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In a bowl, combine 10 g of butter, 1.5 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and 1 tbsp minced garlic. Mix well. Coat the chicken breasts with the sauce, then top with the chopped mushrooms, garlic, and Cheongyang red pepper. Bake the chicken in a preheated oven at 180°C (356°F) for 15 minutes. Remove the chicken, spoon more sauce over it, and sprinkle with Grana Padano cheese.
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Chop 1 button mushroom, cherry tomatoes, and olives. Cut the baked chicken into 6 pieces. Heat olive oil in a pan and lightly coat the chicken pieces with it. Place the chicken on a baking tray, sprinkle with salt and chili powder, and bake at 180°C (356°F) for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven, coat the chicken with tomato spaghetti sauce, and sprinkle with cheese, mushrooms, tomatoes, and olives. Bake at 200°C (392°F) for 5 minutes, just until the cheese melts. Garnish with basil leaves before serving.
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Lightly score the tops of 2 chicken breasts, then season with salt and chili powder. Stuff the chicken with paprika and broccoli. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (356°F) for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with Grana Padano cheese before serving.
