Mediterranean Chicken Bake with Tomatoes & Feta

Name: Mediterranean Chicken Bake with Tomatoes & Feta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 4 each chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds); 2 cups grape tomatoes; 1 each shallot (sliced); 3 cloves garlic (minced); 3 each sprigs of thyme (or 1/2 tsp dried thyme); 1/2 cup feta (crumbled); 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp Italian seasoning; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp pepper; 2 tbsp parsley (chopped, for garnish)

With an unbelievable sauce made from roasting tomatoes and feta, this easy one-dish Mediterranean Chicken Bake is a quick fix that’s sooo amazing over rice or pasta. Read on and I, Chef Jenn, will show you all my tips to make this healthy chicken recipe from scratch!

Mediterranean Chicken Bake with Feta and Tomatoes

It only takes a handful of good-quality ingredients to make this stunning dish, and with a sauce that’s perfect over pasta or rice, it’s easy enough for weeknight dinners.

What You Need to Make Mediterranean Chicken Bake with Feta

Chicken breasts – skinless chicken breasts are what I pick for this dish
Grape tomatoes – cherry tomatoes would also work
Shallot
Feta cheese – save a bit for the end
Garlic – fresh is best
Fresh thyme
Greek or Italian seasoning
Olive oil
Parsley
Salt and pepper

How To Make This Mediterranean Chicken Recipe

Mix the tomatoes with the sliced shallot, minced garlic, half crumbled feta cheese, and olive oil in the bottom of a 9×13 Pyrex casserole dish or something similar.
Make room in the middle for the chicken breasts and lay them flat without touching.
Sprinkle the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and top with the Greek or Italian seasoning.
Bake uncovered at 375-F for about 35-40 minutes or until the chicken is cooked to 165-F.
Top with remaining feta and cook an additional 2-3 minute to melt the feta.
Serve and enjoy!

Chef Jenn’s Tips to Make This Baked Mediterranean Chicken Recipe

If your chicken breasts are quite thick, slice them horizontally creating two equal-sized portions so that they don’t take forever to cook.
Fresh thyme gives this dish a lovely flavor. If you don’t have fresh, substitute 1/2 tsp of dried thyme.
Use whole milk feta (not low calorie/low fat) as it makes for a creamier sauce.
Add a pinch of red pepper flakes if you like a bit of heat with this easy Mediterranean chicken bake.

What To Serve With Chicken With Feta and Tomatoes

Creamy Spinach Orzo is a lovely dish with complementary flavors, or serve this tasty and hearty dish with a simple side of pasta or rice.

Having another vegetable on the side will make this a full meal, and these Brussels Sprouts with Brown Butter and Almonds are just the side to round out this meal. And for dessert? Check out this Apple Smoothie! Also try this bread machine pizza dough and make a delish flatbread to go with this dish.

a closeup of mediterranean chicken bake with feta and tomatoes

How To Store This Baked Chicken Mediterranean Recipe

Keep this delish dish tightly covered in the fridge for 4-5 days or you can freeze it.

To freeze this recipe:

Thoroughly chill the chicken and sauce and package it in a freezer-safe container or plastic bag for up to three months.

Try to package the chicken with as much sauce around it as possible to keep it from drying out.

Thaw it in the fridge overnight then heat it in the microwave or in the oven until warmed through.

Is Mediterranean Chicken Bake healthy?

Yes! This is a low-fat and low-carb meal that’s loaded with good fats from the olive oil. You can reduce the fat further by using low-fat feta and cutting back on the olive oil. Serve it with veggies to make this meal keto.

How long does it take to cook chicken at 375F?

It all depends on how thick and how cold your chicken breast were when they went into the oven. Plan on about 30 minutes to cook chicken at 375-F. But, you should always use a meat thermometer to make sure the chicken reaches a safe eating temperature of 165-F.

How can you tell if chicken breast is cooked without a meat thermometer?

Cut into the thickest part of the chicken breast and examine it for any pinkness. If there’s pink, it’s not cooked. You can also put the chicken breast on a white plate and cut into it. The juices should be clear before it is safe to eat.

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Ingredients to make Mediterranean Chicken Bake.

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