Southern Cajun Italian Twist Chicken Bake Recipe

Name: Southern Cajun Italian Twist Chicken Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
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 12 ounces tomato paste; 1 ½ teaspoons basil; ½ 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)

Servings: persons

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 12 ounces tomato paste
1 ½ teaspoons basil
½ 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)

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
2
Sprinkle chicken with garlic powder and place chicken in a greased 9x13 inch pan.
3
Cut onions and peppers and place over top of chicken.
4
Mix stewed tomatoes, tomato paste, and seasonings (except salt and pepper) together in bowl.
5
Then, pour over chicken.
6
Shake salt and pepper over entire dish to taste.
7
Bake in oven for 40 minutes.
8
Then, add cheese over chicken and bake another 20 minutes.
9
If you are serving over noodles, start boiling your noodles when you add the cheese.
10
Drain noodles and ladle the sauce and one piece of chicken over each serving of noodles.
11
This dish is also good served over rice.

467

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 large chicken breasts (skinless, boneless), garlic powder, 2 red onions (sliced), 1 green pepper (diced or sliced, either way), and more.

Yes, Southern Cajun Italian Twist Chicken Bake falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Southern Cajun Italian Twist Chicken Bake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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