Description
A flavorful and easy-to-make One Pan Mediterranean Chicken with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce featuring tender chicken thighs cooked in a rich, creamy sauce made from roasted red peppers, garlic, and Italian seasoning, garnished with feta cheese and fresh basil.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4-6 boneless skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning (divided)
- 4 tablespoons oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Sauce
- ⅔ cup chopped roasted red peppers
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- thinly sliced fresh basil (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce. Combine roasted red peppers, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, oil, garlic, salt, and pepper in a food processor or blender and pulse until smooth.
- Cook the chicken. Grease a large skillet. Season chicken with remaining 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning. Cook chicken in your greased skillet over medium heat for 8 minutes on each side until cooked through and lightly browned on the outside. Transfer to a plate and cover to keep warm.
- Heat the sauce. Transfer red pepper mixture to the pan and stir over medium heat for 3 minutes until hot throughout.
- Finish the sauce. Add heavy cream and stir until mixture is thick and creamy.
- Combine and serve. Add chicken to the sauce and toss to coat. Garnish with crumbled feta cheese and fresh basil if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- This dish is ready in less than 30 minutes, making it perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
- If roasted red peppers are unavailable, use jarred roasted red peppers packed in water or oil for convenience.
- Chicken breasts can be used in place of thighs, but adjust cooking time to ensure they do not dry out.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or coconut cream for a dairy-free option.
- Serve with a side of steamed vegetables or a light salad to complete the meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 613 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 962 mg
- Fat: 43 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 51 g
- Cholesterol: 230 mg
