Ingredients
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Here’s everything you’ll need to recreate this cozy dish:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 large bell peppers (any color), sliced
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
Feel free to adapt based on what’s in your pantry. No mozzarella? Use whatever cheese you’ve got hiding in the fridge. This is home cooking, not a culinary exam.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). While the oven heats up, take a moment to clear space on the counter—embrace the mess, it’s part of the fun!
- In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Rub this mixture all over the chicken breasts, ensuring they’re well-coated.
- Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish. Scatter the sliced bell peppers around and over the chicken. This is the part where I always feel like a kid again, arranging the colors like a painter.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil, sprinkle the mozzarella and cheddar cheeses generously over the chicken and peppers. Return to the oven, uncovered, and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden, and the chicken is cooked through.
- Once done, let it rest for a few minutes. Sprinkle with fresh parsley if you’re feeling fancy.
These steps are meant to be followed with a smile and a sense of adventure, just like those days in my childhood kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Keywords: Cheesy Baked Chicken Breast and Peppers, recipe, cooking, food
