Easy Hummus Chicken
This baked hummus chicken is a healthy meal with outstanding flavor. The hummus creates a delicious golden crust and locks in all the moisture.
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Ingredients
- 1 large zucchini, sliced into ½-inch thick rounds
- 1 large yellow squash, sliced ½-inch thick rounds
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, for seasoning
- 2 lemons, one sliced and the other halved
- 4 chicken breasts , boneless skinless
- 1 cup Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, use this if using traditional hummus or want extra smoky flavor
Instructions
Prep:
- Preheat the oven to 450F and lightly grease a 9 x 9-inch or 9 x 13-inch baking dish with olive oil or cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, season the zucchini, squash, and onion with salt and black pepper. Drizzle with olive oil and toss to combine.
Assemble:
- Transfer the veggies to the baking dish and spread them in an even layer. Top the veggies with lemon slices.
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and black pepper. Place the chicken over the vegetables.
- Using a spoon, spread the hummus over each chicken breast so that the entire fillet is covered.
- Squeeze the lemon halves over the chicken and vegetables. Dust the tops of the chicken with the smoked paprika.
Bake:
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165F and the tops are golden brown.
- Remove the baking dish from the oven and allow it to rest 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 305kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 371mg | Potassium: 929mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 261IU | Vitamin C: 49mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 3mg
