Mediterranean Mozzarella Chicken Bake
This easy Mediterranean Mozzarella Chicken recipe is packed with flavors and super delicious for family dinners.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 74kcal
Equipment
- Baking pan
- Measuring spoons
- Measuring cups
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes
- ¼ cup chopped spring onion
- ½ cup mozzarella
Spices
- 2 fresh spring thyme
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- pinch of chilli powder
Instructions
- Wash the chicken and pat them with a kitchen towel.
- Cut the chicken breasts lengthwise then arrange them in an ovenproof baking dish.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, chilli powder and fresh thyme leaves on both sides.
- Pour a tiny stream of olive oil over each chicken breast then add the chopped spring onion on the top of each one.
- Add the tomatoes between the chicken breasts in the baking dish.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese generously over them.
- Bake at 210C for 30 minutes then cover the top with foil and continue baking for another 15 minutes.
- Garnish with some chopped parsley (optional).
- Serve hot.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for a couple of days, and it can be reheated easily when needed.
You can freeze this chicken dish for 1-2 months, as long as they are stored in an airtight container.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 74kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 255mg | Potassium: 46mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 207IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg