Hearty Chicken Delight

Hearty Chicken Delight

This hearty chicken delight is marinated overnight and baked with a creamy sauce and colorful bell peppers. The rich flavors, combined with the tenderness of the chicken, make this dish a family favorite for any occasion.
Portions:6
(plus marinating time) 1 hour 30 minutes
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Equipment

  • baking dish
  • mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups
  • knife
  • Cutting board
  • oven

Ingredients

  • 15-20 pieces chicken cut up
  • 1 can 10.5 ounces cream of chicken soup
  • 1 can 10.5 ounces cream of celery soup
  • 1 green bell pepper sliced
  • 1 red or yellow bell pepper sliced
  • 1 can water

Instructions

Marinate Chicken:

  • Wash the chicken pieces and season them with pepper and your favorite seasoning salt.
  • Refrigerate the seasoned chicken overnight to allow the flavors to marinate.

Preheat Oven:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Prepare Soup Mixture:

  • In a mixing bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, cream of celery soup, and water.
  • Mix well until smooth.

Prepare Peppers:

  • Slice the green bell pepper and red or yellow bell pepper into thin slices.
  • Set aside.

Assemble Chicken Dish:

  • Place the marinated chicken pieces in a large baking dish.
  • Arrange the sliced peppers over the chicken.

Pour Soup Mixture:

  • Pour the prepared soup mixture evenly over the chicken and peppers in the baking dish.

Bake:

  • Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is bubbly.

Serve:

  • Once baked, remove the chicken delight from the oven.
  • Serve hot, accompanied by your favorite side dishes.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

The broth from this dish can be used as gravy for dressing or other side dishes.
Wine Advice:

Pair this hearty chicken delight with a medium-bodied red wine like Merlot or a light-bodied white wine like Sauvignon Blanc for a well-balanced dining experience.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 350 kcal | Carbohydrates: 15 g | Protein: 25 g | Fat: 25 g | Fiber: 4 g | Sugar: 4 g | Salt: 1.6 mg
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Course Chicken / Main Dish
Cuisine American
Holliday Birthday / Christmas / Picnic