Chicken Creole

A simple vegetable saute with a little cayenne makes a tasty sauce for baked chicken.

• Calories: 225 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 bay leaf
• ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
• 1 stalk celery, sliced thin
• 1 green bell pepper, minced
• 2 (16 ounce) cans diced tomatoes

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the garlic, onion, celery and bell pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender (about 4 minutes). Add the tomatoes, bay leaf, salt and cayenne pepper. Cook this Creole sauce 3 minutes longer, stirring often.

Step 3

Arrange the chicken breasts in an 8 x 11 inch baking dish. Pour the Creole sauce over the chicken.

Step 4

Bake 15 to 20 minutes, until the chicken is tender and white throughout.