Samantha Nicole Do you ever go through a week of meals, and nothing sounds good? Not pasta, not pizza, not even tacos! Ah. When we get in that rut, we always turn to Baked Chicken & Peppers to get us back into the groove of things. The juicy chicken bathed in the tangy, tomato sauce is just too tasty to turn away from and always sounds good. The tender pepper and onions circulating within ensure that every bite is full of the flavor we were missing! So, the next time you cannot decide what actually sounds good for dinner, turn to Baked Chicken & Peppers! It will never let you down!
Ingredients
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
- 1 green bell pepper, cut into strips
- 1/2 sweet yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 pounds chicken breast, boneless and skinless, cut into thin cutlets
- 1 (15-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 4 cloves garlic, pressed
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Step 2 –Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Step 3 –Evenly spread the red bell peppers, the green bell peppers, and the onion into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
Step 4 –In a small bowl, mix the oregano, the basil, the salt, and the pepper together.
Step 5 –Place the chicken in a single layer on top of the peppers and sprinkle with 1/2 of the seasoning mixture.
Step 6 –Mix the crushed tomatoes, the remaining seasoning mixture, the garlic, and the balsamic vinegar together and pour it over the top of the chicken breasts.
Step 7 –Bake the chicken-vegetable mixture for 35 minutes.
Step 8 –Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the chicken breasts, then cook until the meat reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F and the sauce is bubbling on the sides, about 5-10 minutes.
Step 9 –Serve.
