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1 tablespoon olive oil a.. 1 clove garlic, minced a.. 1 small onion, thinly sliced a.. 1 celery rib, thinly sliced a.. 1 medium green bell pepper, finely diced a.. 2 medium tomatoes, chopped or 1 (16 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, drained and chopped a.. 1 bay leaf a.. 1/2 teaspoon salt a.. 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper a.. 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts 1 Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). 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. 3 Arrange the chicken breasts in an 8x11" baking dish. Pour the creole sauce over the chicken. 4 Bake 15 to 20 minutes, until the chicken is tender and white throughout. |