Ingredients
4 small boneless, skinless chicken breasts (6 to 8 ounces each)
1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 pint cherry tomatoes (left whole)
1 medium zucchini or yellow summer squash (cut into 3/4 inch dice)
2 cups green beans (about 6 ounces, trimmed)
1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 to 3 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
1-Getting ready to cook this Italian chicken: Start by pulling together your ingredients to set yourself up for success. First, pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness of 1/2 inch between sheets of plastic wrap, which helps them cook uniformly.
2-Sprinkle half of the kosher salt on the chicken and place it in a large zip-top bag: In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, black pepper, and the rest of the salt to make the marinade. Pour half of this mixture into the bag with the chicken, seal it, and give it a good shake to coat everything evenly. Let it chill in the fridge for 30 minutes up to 8 hours for maximum flavor.
3-Don’t forget the veggies: put the cherry tomatoes, diced zucchini or yellow summer squash, and trimmed green beans into another zip-top bag, add the remaining marinade, and refrigerate. When it’s time to cook, preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and let the chicken and veggies sit out to reach room temperature. Line a baking pan with foil or spray it, then arrange the veggies around the edges and place the chicken in the center without overlapping.
4-Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until the chicken hits an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). If the veggies need more time, take out the chicken, cover it to stay warm, and keep roasting. Finally, sprinkle on the grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley before serving. This method not only simplifies cleanup but also ensures a delicious, one-pan meal.
Last Step:
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🍗 Chicken thighs can be used as an alternative with adjusted cooking times.
🥗 Marinate vegetables separately to ensure balanced and fresh flavors.
🍽️ Use a meat thermometer to check doneness and avoid overcooking the chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Marinating: 30 minutes to 8 hours
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with vegetables
- Calories: 283
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
