The mythological Achilles was considered to be the greatest warrior to ever live, the best of the best. The Achilles Bake is not so predisposed to violence, but it is the best of the best! Each savory chicken breast is coated in tangy, zesty, Mediterranean flavors and then stuffed with garden-fresh veggies and lemon slices, allowing all the flavors to fuse together beautifully. Topped with an armor of melty cheese, the Achilles Bake is going to be a legend for your taste buds!
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped, can substitute 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 2 tomatoes, sliced
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 2 lemons, sliced thin
- 2 cups mozzarella, grated
- 1 cup feta, crumbled
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F.
Step 2 –Grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
Step 3 –Make about six slits in each of the chicken breasts, being careful not to cut all the way through.
Step 4 –Season the chicken with the salt and the pepper.
Step 5 –Place the chicken into the prepared casserole dish.
Step 6 –Stir together the olive oil, the lemon juice, the garlic, and the oregano in a bowl.
Step 7 –Brush the oil mixture onto the chicken, making sure it gets into the slits.
Step 8 –Stuff the chicken slits with the zucchini, the tomatoes, the onion, and the lemon slices, placing the remaining vegetables and lemon slices around the chicken in the dish.
Step 9 –Sprinkle the chicken with the mozzarella and the feta.
Step 10 –Bake until the chicken is cooked through with the meat reaching an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 25-30 minutes.
Step 11 –Serve.
