One-Pan Basil Halloumi Chicken
featured in 5 Chicken Dinners For Every Mood
Savor the delightful fusion of flavors in this One-Pan Basil Halloumi Chicken recipe that's perfect for a weeknight dinner. With tender chicken, gooey halloumi, and fresh basil, this dish is a symphony of taste and simplicity!
96% would make again
Ingredients
for 4 servings
- 2 chicken breasts
- 8 oz halloumi cheese (225 g)
- 2 cartons cherry tomato
- 4 leaves fresh basil, large
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons pepper
- ⅓ cup olive oil (80 mL)
Basil Oil:
- ⅓ cup olive oil (80 mL)
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 large handfuls fresh basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- ½ lemon, juiced
Nutrition Info
- Calories 623
- Fat 53g
- Carbs 2g
- Fiber 0g
- Sugar 0g
- Protein 35g
Estimated values based on one serving size.
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350˚F / 175˚ C
- Turn the block of halloumi on its side and cut it into three to four even slices. Set aside.
- Pour the olive oil, salt, and pepper into a large plastic bag. Put the tomatoes and chicken in and massage until everything is evenly coated in the seasoned oil.
- Dump everything onto a foil lined baking sheet. Top the chicken with the large basil leaves and then the slices of halloumi.
- Bake for 15 minutes at 350˚, then turn on the broil setting and cook for another 10 minutes or until the cheese is golden brown and the chicken is cooked. (note: oven times vary, especially broil so keep an eye on it!)
- Take the chicken out and let it rest on a plate and continue to cook the tomatoes for 10 more minutes back on 350˚ F. (They will become super sweet and have a great concentrated tomato flavor!)
- Meanwhile, add the olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and lemon juice to a blender and blitz for 30 seconds. Next add the basil and blitz until it's the consistency of pesto, about 30 seconds.
- Enjoy!
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