summer recipe

Baked Italian Chicken with Veggies

| Kissablelipsbymikaila

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

  • 4 chicken breasts (I used 2 large pieces & divided horizontally)
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • 1 small zucchini, sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
  • 1/2 can/jar artichoke hearts, sliced
  • 6 slices bacon, cooked, drained, chopped (optional)
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • salt & pepper to taste

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray a casserole pan with cooking spray, and place chicken breasts in the pan. Sprinkle with dried basil and salt & pepper.
  2. Top with zucchini, sliced cherry tomatoes, and salt & pepper.
  3. Layer on artichoke hearts & chopped bacon.
  4. Top wih shredded mozzarella cheese. Bake for about 20-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through (165°F).

Summer Bean Salad

| Kissablelipsbymikaila

Ingredients:

  • 1 can black beans (drained & rinsed)
  • 1 can corn (drained & rinsed)
  • 1 can black eyed peas (drained & rinsed)
  • 1 tomato, chopped
  • 1/4 red onion, diced
  • 1 avocado, chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh cilantro 
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Salt &pepper, to taste

Directions:

  1. combine all ingredients
  2. Stir to combine well
  3. Serve 

It will stay fresh in the refrigerator for a few hours. If making ahead more then a few hours, add avocado and lime just before serving.


~Recipe adapted from my amazing sister-in-law