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.
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.