One-Pan Summer Chicken

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 16

One-Pan Summer Chicken recipe for a quick and easy meal

by The Chefin Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

546

Sugar

Fat

26g

Summer is the perfect time for easy meals that utilize fresh ingredients and require minimal prep time. This one-pan recipe for summer chicken is a delightful combination of chicken breasts, red peppers, basil leaves, garlic, roma tomatoes, and butter beans. Baking everything together in one pan saves time and makes cleaning up a breeze. The dish can also be customized to include other vegetables and spices. The finished product is a colorful and flavorful meal that is sure to impress.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
2.	In a large bowl, combine the red peppers, basil leaves, garlic, tomatoes, and butter beans. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper as desired.
3.	Place the chicken breasts on top of the vegetable mixture, skin side up. Drizzle with more olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
4.	Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender. Serve hot.

PROS

One-pan meal for easy cleanup.
The combination of chicken, vegetables, and butter beans is a healthy and flavorful option for a quick dinner.

CONS

The skin on the chicken may not be appealing to some people.
The recipe calls for red peppers and tomatoes which are not in season all year round, making it more difficult to find fresh produce.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe is packed with healthy ingredients. Chicken is a good source of protein and the vegetables and beans provide fiber, vitamins, and minerals. The dish is low in saturated fats and high in antioxidants that boost immunity and reduce inflammation.

	2 red peppers
	20 basil leaves , torn
	1 garlic clove , sliced
	2 roma tomatoes , halved
	2 boneless chicken breasts , skin on
	2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
	14 ounces butter beans , drained and rinsed