Hummus Chicken

Ingredients

 

1 tbspOlive Oil, Extra Virgin
2 breastChicken breast, boneless, skinless
1/2 tspSalt
1/2 tspBlack pepper
1 TbspItalian seasoning, no sodium added
1 tbspOlive Oil, Extra Virgin (for vegetables)
1 mediumZucchini (sliced)
1 medium pepper(s)Red bell pepper (chopped into 2-inch pieces)
1 mediumSummer squash (diced)
1 mediumWhite onion (chopped)
2 tbspHummus
2 mediumLemon
2 tbspRosemary, dried
1 tspPaprika, smoked
1/4 cupBalsamic vinegar

Instructions

 

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C) and lightly coat a 9×13″ baking dish with olive oil.
  2. Slice the chicken breasts in half and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  3. In a large bowl, toss the sliced zucchini, red bell pepper, squash, and onion with olive oil evenly coated. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  4. Cover each chicken breast evenly with hummus.
  5. Place all vegetables on the bottom of the baking dish in an even layer and lay the chicken evenly on top.
  6. Squeeze the juice of one lemon over the chicken and vegetables.
  7. Lightly season the entire dish with chopped rosemary and paprika.
  8. Thinly slice the remaining lemon, and place a few thin slices in the dish.
  9. Drizzle balsamic vinegar over the top.
  10. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender. Serve immediately.

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