Baked Chicken with Feta and Olives
This baked chicken with feta is full of flavor and so easy to throw together — You'll have the perfect healthy meal ready in no time!
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 shallot thinly sliced
- ½ cup green olives
- ¼ cup olive oil plus 2 Tablespoons
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- black pepper to taste
- ¾ cup feta cheese crumbled
- 2 lemons 1 juiced, 1 cut into wedges
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Spray a baking dish or baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
- Pound the chicken out to an even thickness and pat dry. Place the chicken on the prepared sheet pan.
- In a medium bowl, toss the shallots, olives, and lemon wedges (plus any other veggies you want to use) with 2 Tablespoons of olive oil, garlic powder, ½ teaspoon of salt, and pepper. Spread the veggies and lemon around the chicken.
- In the same bowl, combine feta cheese, remaining olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, thyme, remaining salt, and pepper. Spread the mixture onto the chicken breasts.
- Roast for 25-35 minutes, checking for doneness with a meat thermometer. Spoon the olives, shallots, and their sauce over the chicken and serve!
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
I highly recommend adding other veggies you love like cherry tomatoes, zucchini, mushrooms, and bell peppers!
Nutrition
Serving: 1chicken breastCalories: 374kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 29gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 97mgSodium: 1299mgPotassium: 563mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 258IUVitamin C: 31mgCalcium: 194mgIron: 2mg
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