Description
Cheesy Baked Chicken and Pepper is the ultimate comfort food, combining juicy chicken breasts, colorful bell peppers, and a rich layer of melted cheese. This delicious dish not only delights the palate but also brightens any dinner table with its vibrant presentation. Perfect for both family dinners and entertaining guests, it’s an easy recipe that promises to leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups mixed bell peppers (red, yellow, green), sliced
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian herbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian herbs.
- Place seasoned chicken in the baking dish and surround it with sliced bell peppers.
- Drizzle olive oil over the chicken and peppers.
- Top generously with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and cheese is bubbly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with peppers (approximately 225g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 120mg