Mediterranean Chicken & Pepper Bake
Mediterranean Chicken & Pepper Bake blends tender chicken strips with sweet red and yellow peppers, bright cherry tomatoes, and briny green olives for a balanced, sun-kissed flavor. Thyme and lemon zest lift the dish while Pecorino Romano and Grana Padano add a salty finish over curly mafalda pasta. Ideal for a cozy weeknight dinner or a casual weekend meal for two.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Mediterranean Chicken & Pepper Bake, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 32 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 51 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 38
- Heart Health
- 77
- Metabolic
- 56
- Digestive
- 32
- Inflammatory
- 45
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta until flexible but not fully cooked, about 5 minutes. Drain.
- 3
Heat oil in a cast iron casserole dish over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and sauté until browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the onion, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, olives, thyme, lemon zest, and pepper flakes. Cook and stir until the onions are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in the half-cooked pasta, then sprinkle Pecorino Romano and Grana Padano over the top.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven until the casserole is bubbling and the cheeses are melted and browned, about 15 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Calories 1172.8 kcal High 59%
- Protein 63.33 g Good Source 127%
- Carbohydrate 175.04 g 64%
- Total Fat 27.89 g High 36%
- Saturated Fat 9.54 g High 48%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 116.26 mg High 39%
- Sodium 1142.35 mg High 50%
- Dietary Fiber 11.13 g Good Source 40%
- Total Sugars 6.08 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 458.84 mg Good Source 35%
- Iron 8.69 mg Good Source 48%
- Potassium 856.96 mg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin A 150.22 mcg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin C 14.71 mg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Mediterranean Chicken & Pepper Bake is made with 12 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 55 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Cherry Tomato, Diced Bell Pepper, Diced Yellow Onion, and Dried Lemon Peel. Each serving provides about 1172.8 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Mediterranean Chicken & Pepper Bake made of?
- The main ingredients are Cherry Tomato, Diced Bell Pepper, Diced Yellow Onion, Dried Lemon Peel, Fresh Thyme. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Mediterranean Chicken & Pepper Bake?
- About 55 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1172.8 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Mediterranean Chicken & Pepper Bake easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Mediterranean Chicken & Pepper Bake healthy?
- Mediterranean Chicken & Pepper Bake has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 1172.8 calories and 63.33 g of protein, or 127% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1142.35 mg (50% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 9.54 g (48% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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