Italian Chicken, Potatoes, and Squash Bake

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 5

Italian Chicken, Potatoes, and Squash Bake that will fill your tummy and keep you satisfied

by The Chefin Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

60 min

Ready In

75 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

4-6

Calories

500

Sugar

Fat

12g

This delicious Italian Chicken, Potatoes, and Squash Bake is a hearty meal that's easy to make, and packed with protein and healthy vegetables. The Italian dressing adds an extra tart flavor, bringing out the best in the dish. It's perfect for satisfying hunger cravings, whether you're meal prepping, feeding a family or need to whip up an easy dinner option that can last for leftovers throughout the week. Despite being relatively easy to make, this meal can take a while to cook, but the result is definitely worth it.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2.	Layer the onion and baby carrots in the bottom of a 13x9-inch baking dish. Add cubed potatoes and yellow squash on top.
3.	Place cubed chicken on top of the vegetables and pour Italian dressing over the chicken and vegetables until everything is coated well.
4.	Sprinkle pepper over the top.
5.	Bake for 50-60 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked through and vegetables are tender.
6.	Remove from the oven, allow it to cool for 5 minutes and serve. Enjoy!

PROS

This dish is an all-in-one meal, packed with protein and healthy vegetables.
It’s also easy to make, and perfect for meal prep or feeding a crowd.

Italian dressing gives it an added tangy flavor.

Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for a few days for quick and easy meals.

CONS

The dish may take longer to cook depending on the size of the chicken cubes, but this can be easily adapted by adjusting the cooking time.

It may not be an ideal meal for those who are on a low-carb diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe is high in protein and fiber thanks to the chicken and vegetables.
Potatoes provide a good source of carbohydrates, while yellow squash contains antioxidants and vitamin C.
Baby carrots offer beta-carotene, which can boost eye health.

	1/2 cup white onion , chopped
	1/2 cup baby carrots , chopped
	2 large potatoes , cubed
	1 medium yellow squash , cubed
	2 chicken breasts , cubed
	Italian dressing
	pepper