Tomato Basil Artichoke Baked Chicken

Tomato Basil Artichoke Baked Chicken – comfort food made with healthy ingredients!

Delicious chicken breasts smothered in fresh mozzarella cheese, chopped artichokes, tomatoes, fresh basil, and baked to perfection! I love Mediterranean style recipes this time of the year (Spring – Summer). And, as the temperatures get warmer outside, I always crave something that’s light and lean, yet delicious, flavorful, and satisfying. This Mediterranean style Tomato Basil Artichoke Chicken fits the bill! Perfect with a glass of wine!

The recipe couldn’t be easier to make. The prep takes only 15 minutes, and then you just bake the chicken for a total of 30 or 40 minutes.

How to make Tomato Basil Artichoke Chicken (step-by-step photos):

Preheat oven to 375 F.

Grease the bottom of the baking pan (I used 2.5 quart oval casserole dish) with butter. Season chicken breasts with salt and Italian seasoning on both sides. (Use 4 small chicken breasts or 2 large chicken breasts and half them horizontally to make 4 – that’s what I did). Place chicken breasts into the greased baking dish and bake for 15 minutes at 375 F, uncovered.

In the mean time, combine chopped artichoke hearts, chopped basil, chopped tomato, minced garlic cloves and Parmesan cheese together in a small bowl.

Remove the chicken from the oven (the chicken will not be completely cooked through – you’ll continue baking it later) – you have baked it for 15 minutes:

Place the vegetable mixture on top of chicken in the baking dish:

Top with sliced fresh mozzarella cheese:

Continue baking the chicken for 15-20 more minutes at 375 F, uncovered. Broil in the end, if desired.

Enjoy your Tomato Basil Artichoke baked chicken!

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Tomato Basil Artichoke Baked Chicken

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

40 mins

Total Time

55 mins

 

Mediterranean style dinner recipe with lots of healthy ingredients.  Tomatoes, basil, artichokes are smothered with Parmesan and Mozzarella cheeses and baked on top of chicken breasts in a casserole dish.  Easy recipe! 

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 400 kcal

Author: Julia

Ingredients

• 4 chicken breasts 1.8 to 2 lb total, if chicken breasts are large, use 2 and half them horizontally
• salt
• Italian seasoning herbal
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 14 oz artichokes hearts
• 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
• 1 roma tomato chopped
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese shredded
• 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese sliced

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375 F.
2. Grease the bottom of the baking pan (I used 2.5 quart oval casserole dish) with butter. Season chicken breasts with salt and Italian seasoning on both sides. (Use 4 small chicken breasts or 2 large chicken breasts and half them horizontally to make 4 - that's what I did). Place chicken breasts into the greased baking dish and bake for 15 minutes at 375 F, uncovered.
3. Remove from the oven (the chicken will not be completely cooked through - you'll continue baking it later).
4. Combine chopped artichoke hearts, chopped basil, chopped tomato, minced garlic cloves and Parmesan cheese together in a small bowl.
5. Place this mixture on top of chicken in the baking dish. Top with sliced fresh mozzarella cheese.
6. Continue baking the chicken for 15-20 more minutes at 375 F, uncovered. Broil in the end, if desired.
7. Serve as is, or over cooked spinach or rice. You can use juices from the pan to pour over the chicken and the cooked spinach or rice.

Nutrition Facts

Tomato Basil Artichoke Baked Chicken

Amount Per Serving

Calories 400 Calories from Fat 180

% Daily Value*

Fat 20g31%

Saturated Fat 10g63%

Cholesterol 128mg43%

Sodium 706mg31%

Potassium 865mg25%

Carbohydrates 13g4%

Fiber 5g21%

Sugar 2g2%

Protein 42g84%

Vitamin A 775IU16%

Vitamin C 15.8mg19%

Calcium 415mg42%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.