Description
Oven Baked Chicken and Cauliflower is a wholesome, flavorful dish that transforms any weeknight dinner into a culinary delight. Juicy chicken breasts are paired with nutty roasted cauliflower, delivering a satisfying meal that’s both nutritious and visually appealing. Perfectly seasoned and baked to golden perfection, this dish will have your family and friends asking for seconds. Quick to prepare, it’s an ideal choice for busy evenings or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 medium head of cauliflower (about 2 cups, chopped)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp dried thyme (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika; place in the baking dish.
- Chop cauliflower into bite-sized florets and toss with olive oil, salt, pepper, and thyme until evenly coated.
- Arrange seasoned cauliflower around the chicken in the baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and is golden brown.
- Serve hot from the oven or transfer to plates and drizzle with pan juices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (about 6 oz) with cauliflower
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 357mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 92mg