Mediterranean Chicken and Tomato Bake

This dish is a comforting blend of tender chicken thighs, sweet potatoes, vibrant tomatoes, and hearty broccoli, all baked together with fragrant herbs. It’s perfect for a cozy meal!

Ingredients

• 2 chicken thighs, skin-on or skinless
• 1 cup salad tomatoes, chopped
• ½ cup frozen sweet potato chunks
• ½ cup frozen mixed peppers (or your choice of frozen veggies)
• ½ cup frozen broccoli
• 1 can (400g) tinned tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon tomato puree
• 2 cloves lazy garlic (or to taste)
• 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (like oregano, basil, and thyme)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Olive oil for drizzling
• Fresh herbs (like parsley or basil) for garnish, if desired

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a small baking dish, place the chicken thighs and season with salt, pepper, and half of the herbs.
3. Add the chopped salad tomatoes, frozen sweet potatoes, mixed peppers, and broccoli around the chicken.
4. In a separate bowl, mix the tinned tomatoes, tomato puree, lazy garlic, and the remaining herbs. Pour this mixture over the chicken and vegetables.
5. Drizzle a bit of olive oil over everything for extra flavor.
6. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
7. After 25 minutes, remove the foil and bake for another 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the veggies are tender.
8. Optional: Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.

Flavor Profile

This Mediterranean dish is bursting with fresh, hearty flavors from the tomatoes and sweet potatoes, complemented by aromatic herbs. The chicken thighs add richness while the vegetables contribute a lovely texture, creating a truly comforting meal.

Enjoy your lovely dinner! If you need any more modifications or have any questions, just let me know!