Oven-Roasted Chicken and Vegetable Casserole with Feta and Jalapeños

Ingredients

- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 cups corn kernels
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup chopped onions
- 1 cup diced bell peppers
- 1 cup diced potatoes
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ½ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- ½ cup sliced jalapeños
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 cup mixed beans (black, kidney, or pinto)
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 handful fresh herbs (such as parsley and cilantro), chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)

Instructions

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

2. Prepare the Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry with a paper towel. Rub them with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, then season with half of the chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Set aside.

3. Prepare the Vegetable Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine the corn kernels, diced tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, potatoes, beans, sun-dried tomatoes, and jalapeños. Add the remaining olive oil, chili powder, cumin, and minced garlic. Mix until the vegetables are well coated.

4. Layer the Casserole: In a large roasting pan or casserole dish, spread the vegetable mixture evenly. Lay the prepared chicken breasts on top of the vegetables.

5. Top with Cheese: Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the chicken and vegetables. Follow with the shredded cheese.

6. Roast: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and roast for about 35-40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender. The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165°F (75°C).

7. Garnish: Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.

Preparation & Cooking Times

Preparation Time:
PT25M
25 minutes

Cooking Time:
PT40M
40 minutes

Total Time

PT1H5M
1 hour and 5 minutes

Type of Dish

Lunch

Keywords

Chicken casserole, Oven-roasted vegetables, Feta cheese dish, Lunch casserole, Family meal, Chicken recipe, Bell peppers, Sun-dried tomatoes, Hearty lunch, Easy comfort food

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total: 1600 calories

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