Oven-Baked Mediterranean Chicken and Pork with Roasted Vegetables

Ingredients

Main Components:
- 1 lb chicken breasts
- 1 lb pork tenderloin

Vegetables:
- 1 head of broccoli, cut into florets
- 2 large carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 bell peppers (red and yellow), sliced
- 1 large onion, sliced

Cheese:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Seasonings and Oils:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. Prepare the Meat:
- Season the chicken breasts and pork tenderloin evenly with olive oil, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- In a large baking dish, place the chicken breasts on one side and the pork tenderloin on the other.

3. Prepare the Vegetables:
- In a large bowl, combine broccoli florets, carrot slices, bell pepper slices, and onion slices.
- Drizzle with olive oil and season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss the vegetables thoroughly until evenly coated.

4. Assemble and Bake:
- Arrange the seasoned vegetables around the chicken and pork in the baking dish.
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven.
- Bake for 30 minutes.

5. Add the Cheese:
- Remove the baking dish from the oven.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the chicken and pork.
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden brown.

6. Ensure Proper Cooking:
- Check that the chicken and pork have reached an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) using a meat thermometer.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Total Time

PT55M
55 minutes

Type of Dish

Dinner

Keywords

Mediterranean, Oven-Baked, Chicken, Pork, Roasted Vegetables, Dinner, Broccoli, Cheese, Carrots, Peppers

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total Calories: 1820

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