Oven-Baked Chicken with Bacon and Green Beans

Ingredients

- 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
- 8 slices of bacon
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 lemon, sliced

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (205°C).

2. Prepare the Chicken and Bacon:
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, ensuring even coverage.
- Wrap each chicken breast with two slices of bacon, securing the ends underneath the chicken.

3. Prepare the Green Beans:
- In a mixing bowl, toss the green beans with olive oil, a pinch of salt, and pepper. Ensure they are evenly coated.

4. Arrange in Baking Dish:
- Place the bacon-wrapped chicken breasts into a large baking dish.
- Arrange the green beans around the chicken.
- Scatter lemon slices over the chicken and green beans for added flavor.

5. Bake:
- Transfer the baking dish to the preheated oven and bake for about 35 minutes.
- Check the internal temperature of the chicken to ensure it has reached 165°F (74°C).

6. Garnish and Serve:
- Once cooked through, remove the dish from the oven and sprinkle chopped parsley over the top.
- Let it rest for a few minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time:
PT15M
15 minutes

- Cooking Time:
PT35M
35 minutes

Total Time

- PT50M
50 minutes

Type of Dish

- Dinner

Keywords

- Oven-baked chicken
- Bacon-wrapped chicken
- Green beans
- Dinner recipes
- Easy chicken recipe
- Healthy dinner
- Parsley
- Roasted chicken
- Family dinner
- Oven recipes

Recipe Yield

- Serves 4 adults

Calories

- Total Calories: 1,460

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