Baked Chicken and Peppers

Ingredients

chicken breasts or thighsboneless, skinless

Vegetarianextra-firm tofu pressed and cubedpat dry, sear longer for color

6 lb3 lb

garlicgrated

2 clove

salt

1 tsp

black pepperground

1 tsp

onionfinely chopped

2 medium

mushroomschopped

20 brown or 2 portobellos

bell pepperschopped

4 large

oil

2 tbsp

sharp cheeseshredded

Vegetariannutritional yeastmix with squeeze of lemon juice

2 cup2 cup

parsleyfinely chopped

6 tbsp

Method

1. 01Preheat oven to 425°F. If using breasts, cut in half lengthwise.
2. 02In a large baking dish, combine chicken, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix to coat evenly, spread in a single layer, cover, and bake 20-25 minutes until pale with clear juices.23 min
3. 03While chicken bakes, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion for a few minutes, stirring occasionally.5 min
4. 04Add mushrooms and sauté for a few minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. 05Add bell peppers and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring.5 min
6. 06Remove chicken from oven and turn broiler to high. Separate chicken pieces slightly, top each with vegetable mixture and cheese.
7. 07Broil for 5 minutes until cheese is melted.5 min
8. 08Garnish with parsley if desired. Serve hot with pan juices.

Fits

• Gluten-free