A delightful and easy-to-make Italian-inspired chicken dish, perfect for a hearty dinner.
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Preheating ensures even cooking right from the start.
Chop the green bell pepper and onion into bite-sized pieces, and mince the garlic cloves.
Uniformly sized pieces cook more evenly.
In a baking dish, combine the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, water, red pepper flakes, basil, and oregano. Stir well to mix.
Mixing the sauce thoroughly ensures even flavor distribution.
Add the chopped vegetables and minced garlic to the baking dish, stirring to coat them in the sauce.
Coating the vegetables in the sauce helps them absorb the flavors.
Place the chicken breasts on top of the vegetable mixture, ensuring they are partially submerged in the sauce.
Submerging the chicken helps it stay moist during baking.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
Covering the dish traps steam, cooking the chicken evenly.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the vegetables are tender.
Uncovering allows the sauce to thicken slightly and the top to brown.
Serve the chicken and vegetables hot, garnished with fresh basil if desired.
Serving immediately ensures the dish is enjoyed at its peak flavor.
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