Lean & Green Sheet Pan Mediterranean Chicken & Vegetables

OPTAVIA Counts:

• 1 Lean
• 3 Green
• 1 Healthy Fat
• 3 Condiment

Unique flavors and an array of colors make any easy-to-prepare and easy-to-clean dinner! Indulge your taste buds with this one-pan dinner that the team will enjoy. A sheet pan, Parchment paper, and Light Cooking Spray will be needed for this recipe. Dressing Ingredients are listed last. (garlic,oregano,lemon,olive oil) Would your family eat healthy Mediterranean food at breakfast, lunch and dinner? Complete this healthy lean and green Sheet Pan Mediterranean Chicken & Vegetables recipe and you’ll be creating a Mediterranean meal that is both delicious and fits most any healthy meal plan!

Difficulty: Easy

Servings: 4

Cooking Time: 15 minutes

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Benefits of Boneless Skinless Chicken in your Diet

Introduction

If you’re looking for a healthy, low-calorie food that’s easy to prepare, boneless skinless chicken breast is the perfect option. Chicken breasts are rich in selenium and vitamin B which help promote heart health. As well as high protein and low fat content that makes it great for anyone trying to lose weight. Chicken breasts are also versatile and can be used in many different dishes such as sandwiches or salads.

Chicken breasts are a high protein, low-fat food.

You can enjoy the benefits of boneless skinless chicken breasts in your diet. They are a high protein, low-fat food that provides nearly all the essential amino acids and vitamins. Protein is important for building muscle, boosting immunity, lowering blood pressure and improving heart health. It also promotes healthy hair growth and helps you feel full longer so you won’t overeat at mealtime.

Lean & Green Sheet Pan Mediterranean Chicken & Vegetables

Ingredients

• 4 (8oz.) medium Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
• 3 medium Roma tomatoes Quartered
• 1 medium Zucchini Sliced
• 1 large Yellow Squash Sliced
• 1 large Orange Bell Pepper Quartered
• 1 tbsp Olive Oil
• 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
• 1/4 tsp Salt (optional)*
• 4 tbsp Reduced-Fat Feta
• 2 small Garlic Cloves Minced
• 1 tsp Dried Oregano
• 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
• 1 tsp Olive Oil

Lean & Green Sheet Pan Mediterranean Chicken & Vegetables

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350*.
2. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper, and lightly spray with non stick spray. Place chicken in a single layer on one end of the sheet pan.
3. Toss the vegetables with the oil, salt, and pepper. Transfer to the sheet pan on the opposite end of the sheet pan separate from the chicken, a lay in a single layer.
4. Place sheet pan in the oven and cook for about 15 minutes, or until chicken reaches internal temperature of 169*F.
5. Meanwhile, whisk together the garlic, oregano, lemon juice, and olive oil in a small bowl to make the dressing.
6. To serve, place one cooked chicken breast (approximately 6oz. after cooking) on a plate with a quarter of the veggie mixture and one tablespoon of the feta. Drizzle a quarter of the dressing on top, about 11/2 to 2 teaspoons. Repeat for the 3 remaining servings.