Sheet Pan Mediterranean Chicken and Vegetables
5.0
(1 reviews)
15min
30min
4
839
Chef's Note
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken and vegetables for up to 2 hours before baking. If you're meal prepping, this dish stores well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The leftovers can be easily reheated for lunch the next day!
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Ingredients
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 large red bell peppers
2 medium zucchini
1 large red onion
2 cups cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted
6 ounces feta cheese
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
4 cloves garlic
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3 cups brown rice
2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, canned, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
- 2
Cut 2 pounds of chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes and place in a large bowl.
- 3
Slice 2 large red bell peppers, 2 medium zucchini, and 1 large red onion into 1-inch pieces and add to the bowl with the chicken.
- 4
Add 2 cups of cherry tomatoes, 1/2 cup of kalamata olives, and 2 cans of drained chickpeas to the bowl.
- 5
In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 teaspoons of dried oregano, 1 teaspoon of dried thyme, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper.
- 6
Pour the marinade over the chicken and vegetables and toss to coat evenly.
- 7
Spread the mixture onto the prepared sheet pan in a single layer.
- 8
Bake for 20 minutes, then stir and bake for an additional 10 minutes until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.
- 9
While the chicken and vegetables are baking, cook 3 cups of brown rice according to package instructions.
- 10
Remove the sheet pan from the oven and sprinkle 6 ounces of crumbled feta cheese over the top.
- 11
Garnish with 1/4 cup of chopped fresh parsley.
- 12
Serve the chicken and vegetable mixture over the cooked brown rice.
Nutrition Information (per serving)
839
63g
82g
29g
Reviews (1)
Danielle D.
9/20/20255/5
Tasty. I would add tzatziki.