Description
This One-Pan Baked Chicken with Vegetables and Cheese is an easy, delicious, and hearty meal perfect for any night of the week! Juicy chicken fillets, tender potatoes, and flavorful bell peppers and tomatoes are baked together in a savory herbed tomato sauce. Finished with melty mozzarella cheese, this dish is packed with flavor and requires minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 kg chicken fillet (breast or thighs, boneless and skinless)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Butter, as needed
- Olive oil, as needed
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 bell peppers, chopped
- 7 small tomatoes (cherry or grape), whole or halved
- 6 small potatoes, cubed
- 150 ml tomato sauce
- 100 ml water
- Salt, to taste
- Provençal herbs (or Italian seasoning)
- Mozzarella cheese, shredded (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Season the chicken fillets with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- Sear the Chicken: In an ovenproof skillet, heat butter and olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and sear for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Sauté the Vegetables: In the same skillet, add the onion and garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Add the bell peppers and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Combine Ingredients: Stir in the cubed potatoes and tomatoes. Pour in the tomato sauce and water, mix well, and season with salt and Provençal herbs.
- Bake the Dish: Place the seared chicken fillets back into the skillet among the vegetables. Transfer to the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the potatoes are tender.
- Add Cheese (Optional): Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the dish in the last 5 minutes of baking and allow it to melt.
- Serve and Enjoy: Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy this flavorful and satisfying one-pan meal straight from the skillet!
Notes
- For extra flavor, use Parmesan cheese instead of mozzarella.
- Add red pepper flakes if you like a spicy kick.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in an oven at 180°C (350°F) for 10 minutes, or in a microwave in short intervals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Healthy