Mediterranean Baked Chicken

1.

Cook the rice according to package instructions.

2.

Preheat the oven to 400 F. Heat a medium frying pan over medium high heat with 1 teaspoon of oil. Pat the chicken breasts dry and season with 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning and salt and pepper. When the pan is hot, add the chicken breasts and sear on each side 2-3 minutes until golden.

3.

While the chicken is cooking toss the vegetables in the lemon juice, remaining oil and Italian seasoning. Transfer the chicken into a small baking dish and top with the vegetables, bake for 15-20 minutes until the vegetables are tender and the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165 F. Remove the baking dish from the oven, sprinkle the feta cheese evenly on top of the chicken and vegetables and place back in the oven 3-5 minutes until the feta is golden.

4.

Season with salt and pepper and serve with the cooked rice.