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Baked Cheesy Chicken Peppers

Juicy chicken breasts baked with colorful peppers and topped with gooey melted cheese for a comforting, family-friendly dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Calories: 365
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 bell peppers (red, yellow, green), sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking dish
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
  2. Pat chicken dry, drizzle with olive oil, and season with spices.
  3. Spread sliced peppers in the baking dish, drizzle with oil, season lightly.
  4. Place chicken on top of peppers and bake for 25–30 minutes.
  5. Top with mozzarella and cheddar, bake until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  6. Remove from oven, rest 5 minutes, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.

Notes

This dish works great for meal prep and reheats beautifully.