GREEK CHICKEN BAKE

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As soon as the weather turns cold, I know it's time to pull out this go-to recipe. I assemble it in the morning, then put it in the oven before dinner. -Kelly Maxwell, Plainfield, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 medium onion, chopped
7 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary or 3/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
3/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
2 pounds red potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cups cut fresh green beans (1-inch pieces)
2 tablespoons finely chopped ripe olives
8 bone-in chicken thighs (about 3 pounds), skin removed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
Minced fresh parsley
Hot cooked orzo pasta, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until tender. Add garlic, thyme, rosemary and 1/2 teaspoon pepper; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from pan., In same pan, heat remaining oil over medium heat. Add potatoes; cook and stir until potatoes are lightly browned. Return onion mixture to pan; stir in tomatoes, green beans and olives. Cook 1 minute longer., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle chicken with salt and remaining pepper; place over top of potato mixture. Bake, covered, 40 minutes. Bake, uncovered, 10-15 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 170°-175°. Sprinkle with feta and parsley. If desired, serve with orzo. To Make Ahead: Can be made a few hours in advance. Cover and refrigerate. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake as directed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 352 calories, Fat 16g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 91mg cholesterol, Sodium 312mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

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