🥗 Recipe: Healthy One-Pan Garlic & Herb Chicken and Vegetable Bake
This recipe is a Weight Watchers staple because it’s packed with clean protein and non-starchy vegetables. It’s incredibly light, flavorful, and requires minimal cleanup.
🛒 Ingredients
- 1 pound (approx. 450g) boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 cups broccoli florets, chopped
- 1 large red bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium red onion, cut into chunks
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning (or a mix of dried oregano, basil, and thyme)
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt (or adjust to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
Zero-Point Substitutions: To keep it strictly to the current WW zero-point food list (depending on your personal plan), focus primarily on the skinless chicken breast and all the non-starchy vegetables (broccoli, pepper, onion). The olive oil is essential for roasting but should be measured carefully.
🥣 Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper for easy cleanup and a non-stick surface.
- Combine Ingredients: Place the cubed chicken, broccoli florets, diced bell pepper, and red onion chunks directly onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Season and Toss: Drizzle the olive oil evenly over everything. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Use your clean hands or two spatulas to toss everything together until all the chicken and vegetables are lightly coated with the oil and spices. Spread them out in a single layer.
- Roast: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the center, and the vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Divide the mixture into 4 generous servings and serve immediately.
⚠️ A Small Note on Health
This recipe is naturally high in fiber and protein, making it excellent for weight management. Remember that while olive oil is a “good fat,” it is still calorie-dense, so measuring it accurately as listed (1 tablespoon for 4 servings) is key. Using non-starchy vegetables like broccoli and peppers is a perfect way to add volume to your meals with minimal points.