lightly season both sides with a little salt and black pepper, keeping in mind that the Italian dressing mix may already contain salt.
Arrange the chicken pieces in a single layer in the greased glass baking dish, meaty side up. It’s fine if they fit snugly; just avoid stacking them.
Scatter the sliced green bell pepper evenly over and around the chicken pieces, tucking some strips down between the pieces so they’ll soften in the sauce.
In a medium bowl, stir together the crushed tomatoes and the packet of dry Italian salad dressing mix until well combined. Taste a small spoonful; if it needs more salt or pepper, add a pinch now and stir again.
Pour the tomato and seasoning mixture evenly over the chicken and peppers, making sure everything is coated and the
