Description
This Skillet Chicken in Roasted Red Pepper Sauce is a delicious and creamy dish that is perfect for a quick and easy dinner. Tender chicken breasts are seasoned and cooked to perfection, then smothered in a rich and flavorful roasted red pepper sauce. Serve this dish with your favorite pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes for a satisfying meal that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients for Skillet Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Ingredients for Roasted Red Pepper Sauce:
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (12-ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet and cook the chicken for 5 to 6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet.
- Prepare the sauce: Sauté onion, then garlic. Add roasted red peppers and chicken broth to the skillet. Simmer, then blend until smooth. Return to skillet, add cream, red pepper flakes, and Parmesan. Simmer until thickened.
- Finish the dish: Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over the top, and simmer to heat through. Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Serve with pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes to soak up the sauce.
- You can substitute Greek yogurt or half-and-half for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
