One-Pan Basil Halloumi Chicken Recipe

Name: One-Pan Basil Halloumi Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts; 1 (8 ounce) package halloumi cheese; 36 cherry tomatoes; 4 large basil leaves; 2 teaspoons salt (or to taste); 2 teaspoons pepper (or to taste); 1/3 cup olive oil; 1/3 cup olive oil; 3 garlic cloves; handful basil leaves; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 a lemon

Servings: persons

2 chicken breasts
1 (8 ounce) package halloumi cheese
36 cherry tomatoes
4 large basil leaves
2 teaspoons salt (or to taste)
2 teaspoons pepper (or to taste)
1/3 cup olive oil
1/3 cup olive oil
3 garlic cloves
handful basil leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 a lemon

1
Preheat your oven to 350 F / 175 C.
2
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.
3
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!).
4
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.

837

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 chicken breasts, 1 (8 ounce) package halloumi cheese, 36 cherry tomatoes, 4 large basil leaves, and more.

Yes, One-Pan Basil Halloumi Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

One-Pan Basil Halloumi Chicken

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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