Description
Italian Chicken and Tomato Skillet with Roasted Peppers is a delectable one-pan meal that brings the heart of Italian cuisine right to your dinner table. This vibrant dish features tender chicken breasts saut?ed to golden perfection and simmered with juicy diced tomatoes, sweet roasted red peppers, and aromatic garlic. Perfect for both busy weeknights and special gatherings, this recipe requires minimal prep time while allowing for endless customization.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup roasted red peppers, chopped
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil until shimmering.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; sear each side for about six minutes until golden brown.
- Stir in minced garlic and chopped roasted red peppers; cook for two minutes until fragrant.
- Add canned diced tomatoes and Italian seasoning; mix well.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for ten minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165?F.
- Serve hot, drizzled with sauce over rice or your preferred side.
Notes
Enhance flavor by marinating chicken overnight with herbs.
Substitute chicken with turkey or tofu for variations.
Fresh vegetables like zucchini or spinach can be added for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Saut?ing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg