Lemony Chicken With Creamy Basil Sauce

May 12, 2023May 12, 20230 14
Lemony Chicken Recipe Served With Creamy Basil Sauce
in Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

1 Star2 Stars3 Stars4 Stars5 Stars
Loading...

Ingredients

1 large lemon
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves , minced
2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
salt and pepper
6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/4 cup caesar salad dressing
1 large tomatoes
1 green onion , sliced
2 tablespoons fresh basil , chopped

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
279
Sugar
3g
Fat
16g
This Lemony Chicken recipe served with a creamy basil sauce is a great main course option for a summer dinner party or Sunday family dinner. The tangy lemon and herb-infused chicken combined with the creamy basil sauce make it a perfectly balanced dish. This recipe is easy to make and serves six. The dish can be paired with roasted vegetables, rice, or a side salad to create a complete meal. Enjoy this delicious recipe with family and friends!

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2.In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, minced garlic, oregano leaves, salt, and pepper.
3.Slice the lemon thinly and place on the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
4.Arrange the chicken breasts over the lemon slices.
5.Pour the olive oil mixture over the chicken, making sure each piece is coated.
6.Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the center.
7.While the chicken is cooking, stir together the caesar salad dressing, chopped tomatoes, sliced green onion, and fresh basil in a small bowl.
8.Once the chicken is out of the oven, serve it hot with a dollop of the creamy basil sauce on top.

PROS

The combination of lemon, garlic, and oregano gives this chicken dish a delicious Mediterranean flavor.

The creamy basil sauce adds a refreshing twist to the dish.

CONS

Baking chicken can result in slightly less flavorful chicken than pan-searing or grilling it.

This dish may not be suitable for people who are lactose intolerant or allergic to dairy, given the caesar salad dressing in the creamy basil sauce.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken is an excellent source of protein.
The lemon and garlic in this recipe have been shown to have antibacterial and antiviral properties, while the basil in the creamy sauce has anti-inflammatory properties. Tomatoes are a good source of vitamin C.

Print

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published.