Description
A delicious and easy Italian Butter Baked Chicken with mixed vegetables, infused with garlic and Italian seasoning, baked to juicy perfection. Perfect for a wholesome weeknight dinner that combines tender chicken breasts and colorful veggies in one flavorful dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Vegetables
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (bell peppers, zucchini, carrots)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Other
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it reaches the correct temperature for baking the chicken and vegetables evenly.
- Melt Butter: Place the unsalted butter in a baking dish and allow it to melt completely, which will create a rich base for cooking the chicken and vegetables.
- Season Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides generously with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning to infuse classic Italian flavors.
- Arrange Chicken: Place the seasoned chicken breasts into the baking dish atop the melted butter, ensuring they are spaced evenly for uniform cooking.
- Add Vegetables: Surround the chicken breasts with the mixed bell peppers, zucchini, and carrots, distributing them evenly in the dish.
- Add Garlic: Sprinkle the minced garlic over the chicken and vegetables to enhance the dish with aromatic flavor.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C) and the vegetables are tender.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from oven, garnish with freshly chopped parsley, and serve hot for a flavorful meal.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is fully cooked.
- You can substitute mixed vegetables based on availability or preference.
- Butter adds richness—unsalted butter is preferred for controlled seasoning.
- For extra flavor, marinate chicken briefly with Italian seasoning and garlic before baking.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated up to 3 days and reheated gently.
