Description
Experience the ultimate comfort food with this Exquisite Chicken Bake featuring Greek yogurt. Tender chicken breasts are enveloped in a creamy, tangy sauce that not only enhances flavor but also adds nutritional benefits. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this dish combines simplicity and taste, making it a family favorite. Elevate your dinner table with this nutritious bake that promises to impress both your palate and your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme or rosemary, chopped
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan or shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and chopped herbs until smooth. Coat the chicken breasts thoroughly in the mixture.
- Arrange the coated chicken in a greased baking dish, spaced evenly apart.
- Sprinkle panko bread crumbs over each chicken breast and top with cheese.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 105mg