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One-Pan Lemon Herb Mediterranean Chicken Bake with Feta

Close-up of a juicy mediterranean chicken bake with roasted cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, and fresh parsley.
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Make this easy chicken bake recipe for a flavorful, healthy weeknight dinner. This one pan chicken recipe features bright lemon, oregano, olives, and salty feta baked with tender chicken.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large lemon, juiced and zested
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 pint cherry or Roma tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
  • 1/2 cup chopped red onion
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
  3. Place the chicken breasts in a large bowl or directly in the prepared baking dish. Pour half of the marinade over the chicken and turn to coat. Let it sit for 5 minutes while you prepare the vegetables.
  4. Scatter the cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, red onion, and minced garlic around the chicken in the baking dish. Drizzle the remaining marinade over the vegetables.
  5. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit and the tomatoes are slightly blistered.
  6. Remove the dish from the oven. Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese evenly over the chicken and vegetables.
  7. Return the dish to the oven for 3 to 5 minutes, just until the feta softens slightly. Do not let it brown.
  8. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving. Serve directly from the pan for a simple meal.

Notes

  • For a low carb mediterranean chicken option, serve this bake over a bed of spinach instead of rice or potatoes.
  • If you prefer a stronger lemon flavor, add a few thin lemon slices on top of the chicken before baking.
  • This recipe works well with chicken thighs; increase the baking time by 5 to 10 minutes if using bone-in, skin-on thighs.

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