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Roasted Red Pepper Skillet Chicken
Roasted Red Pepper Skillet Chicken is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken with a creamy, smoky roasted red pepper sauce. It's cooked all in one skillet, making cleanup a breeze, and is perfect for a quick 30 minute, satisfying weeknight dinner.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 485 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts boneless and skinless, pounded to an even thickness
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup roasted red peppers chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth low sodium
- ¾ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook until each side is golden brown and the chicken is cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken to a plate and cover to keep warm.
- In a blender, combine the roasted red peppers, heavy cream, and chicken broth. Blend until smooth.
- In the same skillet used for the chicken, cook the minced garlic over medium heat until fragrant, about 1 minute. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
- Pour the blended roasted pepper sauce into the skillet and bring to a simmer. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning. If the sauce is too thick, you can thin it with a little more chicken broth. Simmer until the sauce has thickened to your liking, about 3-4 minutes.
- Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the sauce over them. Allow the chicken to simmer in the sauce for a few minutes to reheat and absorb the flavors. If desired, sprinkle with red pepper flakes for a bit of spice.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve over rice.
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Notes
- Customize the Spice Level: Adjust the amount of smoked paprika and consider adding red pepper flakes to tailor the heat to your liking.
- Substitute with Thighs: Feel free to use boneless, skinless chicken thighs instead of breasts for a juicier result; just slightly increase the cooking time.
- Garnish Options: Enhance the dish with additional garnishes like shaved Parmesan cheese or a squeeze of lemon juice for extra zest.
- Serving Suggestions: This dish pairs wonderfully with a side of crusty bread, rice, or pasta to absorb the creamy sauce.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
485kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
37g
(57%)
Saturated Fat
18g
(90%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
152mg
(51%)
Sodium
937mg
(39%)
Potassium
598mg
(17%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1492IU
(30%)
Vitamin C
19mg
(21%)
Calcium
297mg
(30%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 485
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 485kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 37g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 152mg | 51% |
| Sodium | 937mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 598mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1492IU | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 297mg | 30% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.