LUNCH PREP: PROTEIN PACKED WITH FLAVOR

SUN DRIED TOMATOES & ROSEMARY CHICKEN

This easy 'chicken in a bag' recipe can be prepared for dinner or lunch. I came up with it while I was walking through the grocery store and realized that I wanted to make a chicken dish that requires little effort but is packed with bold flavors. I have a huge love affair with tomatoes, so working with sun dried rather than raw tomatoes seemed like a new adventure that I was ready to explore. The rosemary in this dish was inspired by my mother's delicious rosemary chicken that she would always bake when I was growing up. It's an herb that reminds me of home and comfort. Once I married the two, I wasn't sure of the results until I received such positive feedback on my snapchat from family and friends. I quickly realized that I was onto something and should have taken pictures throughout the process. Now that I've finally gotten back around to making this recipe, I've brought it to my Spice blog. Hope you enjoy it as much as I have.

Prep Time:
​10 minutes

Cook Time:
​26-30 minutes

Total Time:
40 minutes

Servings: 4-6

INGREDIENTS & MATERIALS

• 3-4 large chicken breasts or 5 small chicken breasts
• Bella Sun Luci Sun Dried Tomato Halves (8.4 oz)
• Italian herb
• Rosemary leaves
• Paprika
• 1 gallon zip lock bag

Optional Topping:

• ​Parmesan cheese

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Side Recommendations:

• Green vegetable like spinach salad, broccoli, asparagus, brussel sprouts, etc. to create a colorful and nutritious plate

DIRECTIONS

1. Remove chicken breasts from package, rinse with cool water, and place in zip lock bag.
2. Empty jar of sun dried tomatoes into zip lock bag.
3. Add desired amount of Italian herb and rosemary leaves. 
4. Close ziplock bag and place on plate or bowl to catch any leakage. Place in refrigerator to marinate for 1-2 hours.
5. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
6. Spray 8 x 11 inch glass dish with non-stick cooking spray and empty chicken along with marinade into dish. 
7. Add paprika to the top of the chicken breasts for browning. I suggest moving the tomatoes out of the way so that your chicken doesn't have any 'bald' spots once it comes out of the oven. Feel free to place the tomatoes back on top of the chicken once you're done adding paprika.
8. Cover cooking dish with aluminum foil, place in oven, and cook for 26-30 minutes.
9. If adding parmesan cheese, remove from oven 3-5 minutes prior to final cooking time, and place back in oven until melted.
10. ​Enjoy! 

VOILA!

That's it. You're done. A no stress meal prep option for lunch or dinner that's packed with flavor and pairs perfectly with veggies and a side like mashed potatoes or rice. I encourage you to put your own spin on this recipe and experiment with other herbs that go well with sun dried tomatoes. Let me know what fancies your pallet and I'll give it a try. Until next time, beYOUtiful, keep life sweet, and never stop feeding your soul. -xo