Southern Cajun Italian Twist Chicken Bake

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 0
Southern Cajun Italian Twist Chicken Bake recipe for a flavorful dinner
in Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

65 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

6 large chicken breasts ( skinless , boneless )
garlic powder
2 red onions ( sliced )
1 green pepper ( diced or sliced , either way )
1 pint stewed Mexican tomato
1 pint Italian stewed tomatoes
5 1/2 ounces tomato paste
1 1/2 teaspoons basil
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon cajun seasoning , Add more if you like it spicy hot
salt & pepper , over top
2 cups mozzarella cheese ( Grated )
cooked lasagna noodles ( Optional if you wish to serve the chicken and sauce over noodles )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
580
Sugar
10g
Fat
18g
This Southern Cajun Italian Twist Chicken Bake is the perfect dinner that combines the flavors of Southern and Italian cuisine with a touch of Mexican flavors. The dish is full of chicken, peppers, onions, and spices that are covered in a tangy and spicy tomato-based sauce. It's an easy and comforting meal that will bring everybody together at the dinner table. Serve it with a glass of red wine and enjoy a delicious and flavorful dinner. You could even add some cooked lasagna noodles to the dish for a complete meal. This is an easy recipe to make any night of the week that will become a new family favorite.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2.Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
3.Spread sliced red onions and diced or sliced green pepper in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
4.Mix together stewed Mexican tomatoes, Italian stewed tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, oregano, and cajun seasoning to make the sauce. Pour the sauce over the onions and peppers.
5.Add the seasoned chicken breasts to the top of the sauce and vegetables.
6.Cover with grated mozzarella cheese.
7.Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
8.Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
9.Optionally serve over cooked lasagna noodles for a complete meal.

PROS

This dish is packed full of flavor and different textures with the combination of the Cajun, Italian and Mexican style ingredients.

It’s an easy and delicious way of enjoying chicken that everyone will love.

It’s also gluten-free if you choose not to serve it over noodles.

CONS

If you’re not a fan of multi-flavor dishes, this may not be the food for you.

The meal has a relatively high calorie count due to cheese and tomato paste.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken is a great source of lean protein, which can help with muscle growth and repair.
Tomatoes contain antioxidants that may reduce the risk of cancer and heart disease.
Peppers are high in vitamin C and other antioxidants, and may help reduce inflammation in the body.

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