Lemon-Paprika Hummus Baked Chicken
Lemon-Paprika Hummus Baked Chicken pairs tender, juicy breasts with a creamy hummus crust that turns rich and nutty in the oven. Sweet onions and green bell peppers melt underneath, adding aromatic depth and gentle sweetness. Serve this comforting, weeknight-friendly dish with warm pita or a crisp salad when you want bold flavor with minimal fuss.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- 2
Stir the green bell pepper and the onion together in the bottom of a 9-inch casserole dish. Drizzle olive oil over the vegetables and stir to coat.
- 3
Coat the chicken breasts fully with a thin layer of hummus and set them on top of the vegetables. Drizzle lemon juice over the chicken and sprinkle with paprika.
- 4
Bake the chicken breasts in the preheated oven until they are no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 35 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should show at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Calories 725.95 kcal High
- Protein 63.38 g Good Source
- Carbs 56.9 g Moderate
- Total Fat 29.85 g High
- Saturated Fat 3.74 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 142.09 mg High
- Sodium 448.44 mg Moderate
- Fiber 13.67 g Good Source
- Sugar 12.77 g High
- Added Sugar 0.66 g Low Source
- Calcium 110.96 mg Low Source
- Iron 5.72 mg Good Source
- Potassium 1409.89 mg Good Source
- Vitamin A 368.79 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 29.51 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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