Best 3 Baked Chicken And Peppers Recipes

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Baked chicken and peppers is a classic dish that is easy to make and packed with flavor. This versatile dish can be customized to your liking, with different seasonings, vegetables, and cooking methods. Whether you prefer tender, juicy chicken breasts or flavorful chicken thighs, there is a baked chicken and peppers recipe out there for everyone. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

CUBAN BAKED CHICKEN WITH SWEET PEPPERS AND YELLOW RICE



Cuban Baked Chicken with Sweet Peppers and Yellow Rice image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 chicken, cut into 8 pieces (about 2 1/2 pounds)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 bell peppers (1 yellow, 1 red) seeded, cored and thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup medium- or long-grain rice
1 3/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup peas, thawed frozen or cooked fresh

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Pat the chicken dry and season with salt and pepper. Melt the butter with the oil in a large deep skillet, with a lid over medium-high heat. Add the chicken, skin-side down, and cook until well browned, about 6 minutes. Turn chicken and cook until other side browns lightly, about 2 minutes more. Transfer chicken to a plate. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons fat.
  • Add the onion to the skillet and cook, stirring often, until soft, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute longer. Add the peppers and cook, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in the turmeric, cumin, rice, and 1/4 teaspoon salt and stir until the rice is coated. Pour in the broth, stir to distribute the rice evenly. Increase the heat to high and boil until liquid begins to be absorbed into the rice, about 2 minutes. Nestle the chicken in the rice. Cover and transfer the pan to the oven and bake until the rice is tender and chicken cooks through, about 25 minutes.
  • Remove the cover, fluff the rice and stir in the peas. Cover and let sit to warm the peas, about 5 minutes. Season with additional salt and pepper. Serve.

BAKED CHICKEN WITH MEZZETTA OLIVES AND ROASTED RED PEPPERS RECIPE BY TASTY



Baked Chicken With Mezzetta Olives And Roasted Red Peppers Recipe by Tasty image

This Baked Chicken with Mezzetta® Castelvetrano Olives and Roasted Red Peppers is unbelievably tasty and easy to throw together.

Provided by Mezzetta

Categories     Dinner

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 large bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
kosher salt, to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small yellow onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 cup Mezzetta® Roasted Red Bell Peppers, drained, sliced in strips
1 cup Mezzetta® Pitted Castelvetrano Italian Olives, drained and halved
1 cup yellow squash, or zucchini, or potatoes, sliced in ¼-inch (6 mm) thick half moons
1 can tomato, diced
½ cup dry white wine, (or chicken stock)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaf, chopped
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, (optional)
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
  • Season the chicken thighs generously with salt and pepper.
  • Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. When the pan is very hot, add the olive oil and tilt to coat the pan. Add the chicken thighs, skin-side down, and cook without disturbing for 5-7 minutes, or until the skin is crispy and golden brown. Flip the chicken and cook for another 3 minutes, until lightly browned on the other side. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low, then add the onion and garlic to the pan and sauté, stirring frequently, for 2-3 minutes, or until they begin to soften. Watch carefully so they don't burn.
  • Add the Mezzetta® Roasted Red Bell Peppers, Mezzetta® Pitted Castelvetrano Italian Olives, and yellow squash, then cook for 1 minute, stirring to combine.
  • Stir in the diced tomatoes and white wine, bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes until tomatoes start to break down and the mixture begins to reduce slightly.
  • Fold in the butter, then add the chopped thyme and red pepper flakes, if using, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Nestle the chicken thighs into the sauce, skin-side up, leaving some of the skin exposed.
  • Transfer to the oven and bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and easily pulls away from the bone. Cover the pan loosely with foil if the skin starts to get too dark.
  • Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes, then garnish with the parsley and serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286 calories, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 15 grams, Sugar 4 grams

BAKED SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN, PINEAPPLE AND PEPPERS



BAKED SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN, PINEAPPLE AND PEPPERS image

Yield 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 26

Chicken Breading
3-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 ½ pounds), cut in bite-size pieces)**
3 eggs
1/2 cup flour
1 1/3 cup cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ginger powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
Sweet and Sour Sauce
1/2 cup pineapple juice (from 20 oz. pineapple tidbits can below)
1 cup red wine vinegar
1 ½ cups sugar
1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons ketchup (6 tablespoons)
1 small onion, diced
2 tablespoons soy sauce
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon ginger powder
Vegetables/Pineapple
1 (20 oz) can pineapple tidbits
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 cup carrots, sliced as THIN as possible (2-3 carrots)

Steps:

  • Add "Sweet and Sour Sauce" ingredients to a medium/large saucepan, stir and bring to a boil then reduce to a gentle simmer. Allow to simmer while you prepare the chicken and dice the vegetables, stirring occasionally (turn off if longer than 20 minutes). Note, the sauce will not thicken, simmering is to soften the onions and blend flavors. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Whisk eggs together in a large bowl, set aside. Add ½ cup flour to a large freezer bag; set aside next to eggs. Whisk cornstarch, garlic powder, salt, pepper, ginger powder and onion powder in medium bowl; set aside next to flour. Add chicken to eggs and coat, then remove, allowing excess to drip off, then add to freezer bag with flour. Toss until evenly coated then discard any extra flour. Add cornstarch/spices to the chicken in the freezer bag and shake until evenly coated. Over high heat, heat enough oil (any kind) to generously cover the bottom of a large skillet until hot and rippling. Add chicken and cook 1-2 minutes per side, or until browned but not cooked through. (You may need to cook in 2 batches depending on size of your skillet). Transfer chicken to prepared 9x13 baking dish. Add carrots pineapple and peppers to the sweet and sauce and mix until well combined. Pour sauce over chicken and stir until sauce/chicken/vegetables are evenly combined. Cook, uncovered for 50 minutes or until sauce, stirring occasionally. Serve over rice. Enjoy!

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready to go. This will help you stay organized and prevent any scrambling.
  • Choose the right chicken: For this recipe, it's best to use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs. If you're using chicken breasts, be sure to pound them thin so they cook evenly.
  • Use a variety of peppers: The more colorful your peppers, the more vibrant your dish will be. Bell peppers, poblano peppers, and jalapeños are all good choices.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When you're cooking the chicken and peppers, make sure you don't overcrowd the pan. This will prevent them from cooking evenly.
  • Season to taste: Be sure to taste the chicken and peppers as you're cooking them and adjust the seasonings as needed.

Conclusion:

Baked chicken and peppers is a simple and delicious dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal. It's also a great way to use up any leftover chicken or peppers you have on hand. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a flavorful and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy.

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