A baked chicken recipe that packs a bold flavor punch! Banana Pepper & Tomato Baked Chicken is gluten-free, allergy-free, paleo, and Whole 30 approved! Dinner never has to be bland with this healthy new twist for chicken breasts!
Can we talk for a moment about my obsession with banana peppers? It all started freshman year of college and they always had banana peppers out at the salad bar. They just beckoned me to pile them on my plate every time. I’d had banana peppers before then, but not often as I always thought they were hot peppers. Banana peppers aren’t that hot or spicy, though…as long as you get the mild ones! You usually see them as a sandwich topping or yes, salads (i.e. the salad bar).
I feel like they’re one of those toppings you either love or hate. I never hated them, I just never chose them. When I was able to go out and eat a sub or sandwich all willy-nilly, my usual toppings of choice would be things like black olives, pickles (duh!), lettuce, tomato, cucumber, you get the idea. Banana peppers would have made my sandwich loving heart sing if I’d been a daring little girl and tried them. Since we’re past that point now and I just buy jars of mild banana peppers regularly at the grocery, I put those babies on more than just a simple sub. I’m pretty sure I could just eat them straight out of the jar if I let myself, but I try to keep the self-control in check 😛
You know I’m all about creating killer, bold, delicious, non-boring chicken recipes for dinner. Chicken is such a healthy option, but people seem to always get bored with dry tasteless chicken breasts. Well, here’s just another recipe to prove all those assumptions and sad dinners wrong! I’ve baked up some fabulous chicken in the cast iron skillet with some fire-roasted tomatoes, herbs, spices, and of course, those yellow banana peppers! A super easy meal for the whole family that can be on the table in a snap! You’ll get some fabulous juicy chicken with a ton of flavor all while being gluten-free, allergy-free, paleo, and Whole 30 approved!
Banana Pepper & Tomato Baked Chicken
Banana Pepper & Tomato Baked Chicken
A baked chicken recipe that packs a bold flavor punch! Banana Pepper & Tomato Baked Chicken is gluten-free, allergy-free, paleo, and Whole 30 approved! Dinner never has to be bland with this healthy new twist for chicken breasts!
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 35 mins
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Main, Chicken
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 1 15oz Can Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes (no salt added)
- 1/2 Cup Mild Banana Pepper Rings
- 1/3 Cup Fresh Chopped Parsley
- 1/2 TB Dried Oregano
- 1 Tsp Minced Garlic
- 1 Tsp Onion Powder
- 1 Tsp Paprika
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a bowl, combine the tomatoes, peppers, herbs, and spices. Mix well to combine.
- In a large greased cast iron skillet, add the chicken breasts and then cover in the tomato mixture.
- Bake in the oven for 30 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
Easy and delicious! I get my fix of banana peppers in a fun new way and I serve my family a super flavorful, healthy, and unique meal for dinner! A win-win (or as they say, “winner, winner, chicken dinner!”) I guess if you want to be even bolder, you could use hot banana pepper rings too…that could be fun…but a little less “family friendly”! Let me know what you try!
So tell me:
+ Do you like banana peppers?
+ What are your favorite toppings at the sandwich/salad bar? Black olives always tend to happen no matter what!
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Sharon@BlueWillowHouse says
January 28, 2017 at 12:10 pmLooks wonderful. Thank you for sharing!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
January 28, 2017 at 2:18 pmThanks!
Twochicksandamom/Donna says
January 26, 2017 at 8:43 pmLooks tasty!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
January 27, 2017 at 5:49 amThanks!
Melissa Ruddy says
January 23, 2017 at 6:18 pmLove banana peppers. This sounds delish!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
January 24, 2017 at 6:25 amThank you!
Miz Helen says
January 23, 2017 at 4:52 pmWhat a great baked Chicken, this looks awesome.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
January 23, 2017 at 5:04 pmThank you!
Nikki says
January 23, 2017 at 9:29 amAbsolutely love banana peppers. We do a greek chicken with black olives, tomato, onion, peppers and banana peppers. Throw in balsamic vinegar and it’s so delish. But this looks like another great option, I bet the chicken is moist and flavorful!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
January 23, 2017 at 10:51 amAnything with a briny salty flavor is perfect for chicken!
Martin Lee says
January 23, 2017 at 4:58 amI would never have thought about putting banana and pepper together in something like this! but will be giving it a go!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
January 23, 2017 at 7:12 amNo, these are banana peppers. It’s a type of pepper.
Ken Marshall says
January 22, 2017 at 1:30 amHey Rebecca! I just wanted to say that I love banana peppers as well, they are so good! Also, I’m 110% stealing this recipe, it looks super tasty. Thanks for sharing.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
January 22, 2017 at 6:28 amThank you! Enjoy!
Marla says
January 20, 2017 at 1:10 pmHI Rebecca,
Sounds like a healthy tasty chicken meal that would make the whole family run to the table.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
January 20, 2017 at 1:59 pmFor sure!
Robyn Gleason says
January 20, 2017 at 6:53 amI don’t cook with enough with banana peppers but this dish is going to motivate me. You have the best chicken dishes, Rebecca! Comfort and delicious – that’s all we need 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
January 20, 2017 at 7:51 amChicken pride!! Banana peppers are for way more than just salads and sandwiches now!
Michelle @ Vitamin Sunshine says
January 19, 2017 at 11:59 pmThis dish has so many wonderful flavors! I am a huge banana pepper fan too– love them on salads 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
January 20, 2017 at 5:58 amThey are so great! Always have my jar on hand!
Chef Mireille says
January 19, 2017 at 9:29 pmperfect comfort food on a cold winter night – looks so comforting
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
January 20, 2017 at 5:56 amI guess it is!
EA The Spicy RD says
January 19, 2017 at 3:32 pmI am a banana pepper fan too 🙂 I absolutely LOVE how easy and flavorful this recipe is-can’t wait to try it!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
January 19, 2017 at 4:12 pmYay! They are so underrated!
Sarah James says
January 19, 2017 at 1:04 pmWow, I love the sound of this recipe, your pepper chicken looks delicious. I haven’t come across banana peppers here in the UK but would love to try them.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
January 19, 2017 at 1:17 pmI’m sure you have them! Probably just called something else!
Patti @ Cooks Recipe Collection says
January 19, 2017 at 11:22 amLove the colors in this chicken dish! Beautiful!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
January 19, 2017 at 1:16 pmAh, yes! Thanks!
The Food Hunter says
January 19, 2017 at 10:04 amI’ve been drooling over this all week. I need to make it soon.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
January 19, 2017 at 1:14 pmThank you!
Kirsty Hijacked By Twins says
January 19, 2017 at 7:34 amOh wow this looks and sounds so good! We would all love this dish
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
January 19, 2017 at 1:13 pmI’m glad to hear!
Nicole Dawson says
January 18, 2017 at 11:58 pmI love banana peppers too! Although I don’t eat chicken, I could totally use that sauce as a topping for something else like roasted chickpeas, rice or even quinoa. YUM
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
January 19, 2017 at 5:58 amThanks!
Gluten Free With Emily says
January 18, 2017 at 8:31 pmBanana peppers and rice make such a great combo, I also like to eat it over rice.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
January 19, 2017 at 5:55 amSounds great, lol.
Cricket Plunkett says
January 18, 2017 at 7:08 pmI love banana peppers, i bet this is one flavorful dish!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
January 19, 2017 at 5:53 amIt sure is!
Cathy says
January 18, 2017 at 6:39 pmThis looks so delicious! I have gone sugar, dairy and gluten free, so this is perfect for me!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
January 18, 2017 at 6:46 pmGreat!
Amanda says
January 18, 2017 at 5:51 pmThis chicken looks really good, but I’m not a banana pepper lover :(. I know my husband would love this thought. I may have to make it and leave it for leftovers next time I’m going to be out of town. If I’m at a sandwich bar I’m pretty simple….lettuce, tomato, and maybe some cucumbers!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
January 18, 2017 at 6:46 pmI always love adding something hydrating like cucumbers!
Bintu - Recipes From A Pantry says
January 18, 2017 at 4:30 pmThis looks so healthy and full of flavour. Need to get a skillet like this
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
January 18, 2017 at 4:42 pmYou can make it in any baking dish, of course!
Chloe says
January 18, 2017 at 2:04 pmMmm this looks so delicious! I can never resist making a chicken dish! Can’t wait to try this one out! 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
January 18, 2017 at 3:12 pmA dinner that never fails to satisfy me!
Mary says
January 18, 2017 at 1:46 pmThe only time I eat Banana peppers on my Vegetarian Subway Sandwich, I love the spicy pickled flavor, I’m not sure why I don’t cook with them, another great recipe Rebecca.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
January 18, 2017 at 3:11 pmHaha, go for it! I always stick with mild though! I can barely handle that with my poor tummy 😛
Kristina @ MsModify says
January 18, 2017 at 1:35 pmI love banana peppers too! This sounds/looks delicious!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
January 18, 2017 at 3:11 pmThey are so “randomly” delicious!
Raia says
January 18, 2017 at 10:41 amThis sounds super easy to put together, which is a definite win for me! 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
January 18, 2017 at 1:11 pmNice easy weeknight dinner!
Chrystal @ Gluten-Free Palate says
January 18, 2017 at 9:59 amWe love our cast Iron skillet. It’s so easy to use and I love that I can put it in the oven to finish off steak. This chicken looks super tasty.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
January 18, 2017 at 1:10 pmAlways produces fabulous meals!
Kortney // Allergy Girl Eats says
January 18, 2017 at 8:24 amA cast iron changed everything for me in terms of cooking chicken! It’s such an easy and flavourful way to cook meats.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
January 18, 2017 at 1:09 pmYou can never cook a bad cast iron dish!