Mediterranean Chicken Bake
The ultimate comfort food, Mediterranean Chicken Bake combines tender chicken with an explosion of flavors. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner, this dish features marinated chicken surrounded by fresh vegetables and creamy cheeses. Make it tonight for a delicious meal that will leave everyone asking for seconds!
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Skillet
- Chef's Knife
- Oven
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Balsamic Vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Good Quality Olive Oil I used Star Roasted Garlic Olive Oil
- 6 pieces Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts or Thighs I used thighs
- to taste Salt and Pepper
- 1 14 oz can or jar Marinated Artichoke Hearts I used Star Grilled Artichokes
- 1/2 pieces Red Onion thinly sliced
- 1 pint Cherry Tomatoes left whole
- 1 14 oz can White Beans drained & rinsed
- 3/4 cup Whole Salted Cashews
- 1 1/2 cup Chicken Broth
- 1 cup Whole Milk Mozzarella Pearls whole milk mozzarella
- 4 sprigs Fresh Oregano chopped
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken breast in balsamic vinegar for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- In a 9 by 13 casserole dish, add white beans, cashews, cherry tomatoes, artichoke hearts, and red onion.
- Season the chicken on both sides with salt and pepper to taste. Heat olive oil in a large skillet and brown the chicken on both sides for about 2 minutes on each side. (The chicken will be browned, but not cooked through. It will finish cooking in the oven.)
- Nestle the browned chicken into the casserole dish, allowing it to just sit on top of all the other ingredients. Brush with more balsamic vinegar.
- Add the chicken broth to the dish and lay in the oregano.
- Cook for 15 to 20 minutes or until the chicken is completely cooked through.
- Remove from the oven and add in the mozzarella.
- Serve over rice, pasta, or just by itself!! Enjoy :)