Baked Chicken and Peppers
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4.7
Baked Chicken and Peppers
Description
Baked Chicken and Peppers blends thinly sliced chicken breast with red and green bell pepper strips, sweet yellow onions, and a sauce made from crushed tomatoes, garlic, balsamic vinegar, and dried herbs like oregano and basil. This combination creates a layered flavor profile with sweet, tangy, and herbal notes.
The dish is assembled by laying vegetables as a base, seasoning the chicken, then topping it with the tomato sauce mixture before baking at 400°F. Near the end of baking, shredded mozzarella cheese is added to melt and form a creamy topping. The chicken cooks through completely, absorbing flavors from the sauce and vegetables, while the cheese adds richness.
The sauce naturally thickens as it cools, making the dish suitable for serving warm. It can be accompanied by grains or enjoyed as a standalone entrée. Stirring the sauce after baking can help maintain an even consistency if it separates during cooking.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken breast cut into thin cutlets, boneless, skinless
- 1 red bell pepper cut into strips
- 1 green bell pepper cut into strips
- 1/2 onion thinly sliced, sweet yellow
- 4 cloves garlic pressed
- 15 oz crushed tomatoes (1 can)
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp oregano dried
- 1 tsp basil dried
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper ground
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
Instructions
- Place the onions and peppers in the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish.
- Mix the oregano, basil, salt and pepper together in a small bowl. Place the chicken in a single layer on top of the peppers and season with a couple pinches of the seasoning.
- Mix the crushed tomatoes, remaining seasonings, garlic, and vinegar together and pour over the top of the chicken to cover.
- Bake uncovered at 400˚F for 35 minutes. Then remove the dish and sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the top and finish cooking for 5-10 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through (165˚F) and the sauce is bubbling on the sides.
Notes
- After baking, the tomato sauce thickens as it cools; stirring it gently can help maintain consistency.
- The sauce may separate slightly during cooking, which is normal and can be remedied by gentle mixing.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 278 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 10oz | |
| Calories | 278kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 112mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 778mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 909mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1032IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 52mg | 58% |
| Calcium | 153mg | 15% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.7
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