Description
This Skillet Chicken in Roasted Red Pepper Sauce is a flavorful and creamy Mediterranean-inspired dish featuring juicy chicken breasts cooked to perfection and smothered in a rich roasted red pepper sauce with garlic, onion, and Parmesan. Perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner, it pairs wonderfully with mashed potatoes, pasta, or rice.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Sauce
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (12 oz) jar roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry, then season both sides evenly with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to build a flavorful base.
- Sear the chicken: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5–6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken and set aside to keep warm.
- Sauté the aromatics: Reduce the skillet heat to medium. Add butter and the chopped onion, sautéing for 2–3 minutes until the onion softens and becomes translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Cook the peppers: Stir in the chopped roasted red peppers and cook for about 1 minute to deepen their flavor.
- Simmer the sauce base: Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a simmer to blend all the flavors together.
- Blend the sauce: Transfer the skillet contents to a blender or use an immersion blender to puree until smooth, creating a creamy base for the sauce.
- Finish the sauce: Return the blended sauce to the skillet, stir in the heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning. Allow it to simmer for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and becomes luscious.
- Combine chicken and sauce: Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the top. Let them simmer together for 2–3 minutes so the chicken absorbs the sauce’s flavors and heats through.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle fresh basil or parsley on top for a burst of color and freshness before serving immediately with your choice of mashed potatoes, pasta, or rice.
Notes
- This dish pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes, pasta, or rice to soak up the rich sauce.
- For a juicier alternative, substitute chicken breasts with chicken thighs.
- Use fresh herbs like basil or parsley for garnish to add a fresh aroma and flavor.
- Make sure to drain the roasted red peppers well to avoid a watery sauce.
