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Aromatic Italian Chicken Bake with Spaghetti
Italian Chicken Recipe
Overview
This delightful Italian Chicken recipe, lovingly passed down from my mom, creates a deliciously aromatic dish that fills your kitchen with warmth while it cooks. Perfectly paired with spaghetti, this dish serves four and is both satisfying and healthy.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Flour | 2 tablespoons |
| Green bell pepper | 1, sliced |
| Spaghetti | 4 servings |
| Chicken thighs/legs | 1.5 pounds |
| Your favorite pasta sauce | 1 cup |
| Reynold’s Oven Bag (large) | 1 |
Nutritional Information (per serving)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 439.1 |
| Total Fat | 4.9 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0.9 g |
| Cholesterol | 68.4 mg |
| Sodium | 585.6 mg |
| Total Carbohydrates | 58.8 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.9 g |
| Sugars | 11.1 g |
| Protein | 37.4 g |
Cooking Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the oven bag: Shake the flour inside the Reynolds Oven Bag and place it within a 13″x9″x2″ baking pan.
- Add the sauce: Pour your chosen pasta sauce into the bag.
- Blend the flour and sauce: Squeeze the bag gently to ensure the flour blends well with the sauce.
- Add the chicken: Introduce the chicken and sliced green pepper to the bag, then turn the bag to thoroughly coat the chicken with the sauce.
- Arrange in the pan: Place the bag in the pan, ensuring the chicken is arranged in an even layer for even cooking.
- Seal the bag: Close the bag using a nylon tie and cut six 1/2-inch slits in the top to allow steam to escape.
- Bake: Cook the chicken for 35-40 minutes, or until tender and fully cooked.
- Serve: Once done, serve the Italian chicken over hot spaghetti for a comforting meal.
Enjoy this delicious and aromatic dish with your family and friends!
