This flavorful and tender yogurt and cheese chicken bake is a healthy and easy-to-make dinner option. Chicken breasts are marinated in a tangy yogurt sauce, then topped with a savory cheese mixture and baked until golden brown. The result is a moist and delicious chicken dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal or special occasion.
Ingredients
- 4 Chicken breast
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 3 Garlic clove
- 1 Lemon
- 1 tablespoon Oregano
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- Black pepper
- 4 oz Feta cheese
- 1 cup Mozzarella cheese
- Parsley
Instructions
Preheat the oven
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Prepare the marinade
In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup of Greek yogurt, 3 minced garlic cloves, the zest and juice of 1 large lemon, 1 tablespoon of dried oregano, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper until well combined.
Marinate the chicken
Add 4 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts to the yogurt marinade and turn to coat evenly. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours.
Prepare the cheese topping
In a separate bowl, crumble 4 ounces of feta cheese and mix it with 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese.
Prepare the parsley
Finely chop 1/4 cup of fresh parsley.
Assemble the dish
Remove the chicken from the marinade and place it in the prepared baking dish. Discard any remaining marinade. Sprinkle the cheese mixture evenly over the chicken breasts.
Bake the chicken
Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) and the cheese is melted and lightly golden.
Serve
Remove the baking dish from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes. Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the top and serve the yogurt and cheese chicken bake hot, alongside your favorite vegetables or salad.
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