Description
Prepare a flavorful chicken dish featuring tender chicken breasts coated in a rich, creamy sauce made from roasted red peppers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1 cup jarred roasted red peppers, drained and roughly chopped
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Slice the chicken breasts in half horizontally to create thinner cutlets. Season both sides with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5 to 7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F). Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the chopped roasted red peppers and chicken broth to the skillet. Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Simmer for 2 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Cook until the sauce slightly thickens, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the top. Heat through for 1 minute.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Serve this creamy roasted red pepper chicken over rice, pasta, or alongside steamed green beans.
- If you prefer a smoother sauce, blend the roasted red peppers and chicken broth together before adding them to the skillet.
- Use chicken thighs instead of breasts for a richer flavor; adjust cooking time as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 11
- Unsaturated Fat: 11
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 45
- Cholesterol: 140