Description
This Italian Chicken Green Bean Bake recipe is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that combines tender chicken breasts, fresh green beans, and juicy cherry tomatoes, all baked to perfection with a cheesy topping. A delicious one-pan meal that’s perfect for a family dinner or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
For the Vegetables:
- 12 ounces green beans, trimmed
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
For Topping:
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the marinade: In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Italian seasoning, garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Coat the chicken and vegetables: Add the chicken breasts, green beans, and cherry tomatoes to the bowl with the marinade. Toss to coat evenly.
- Bake: Transfer everything to the baking dish, arranging the chicken in the center and vegetables around it. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil, sprinkle cheeses over the chicken, and bake uncovered for another 10–15 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh basil if desired and serve hot.
Notes
- You can use chicken thighs for a juicier option.
- For crispier green beans, roast them separately and stir in just before serving.
- This dish pairs well with pasta, rice, or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with vegetables
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
