Chicken and roasted red bell pepper ciabatta pizzas are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. The combination of juicy chicken, roasted red bell peppers, and melted cheese on a crispy ciabatta crust is sure to please everyone at the table. This dish is also a great way to use up leftover chicken and roasted red bell peppers. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and satisfying pizza that the whole family will love.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
ROAST CHICKEN WITH PEPPERS, FOCACCIA AND BASIL AIOLI
Surrounded by caramelized peppers, focaccia croutons - some crisp, some soaked with vinegar and chicken jus - and a bright basil aioli, this roast chicken dish is filled with delights that can only be earned through home-cooking and family-style eating. The deliciousness of this recipe relies on layering flavor and encouraging pan juices. Marinate the chicken and peppers generously, seasoning at various stages. Next, place some focaccia underneath the chicken to roast in schmaltz, and tuck smaller shards of the bread like a wreath around the edge of the dish, where they will crisp. If your dish runs dry during cooking, add a splash more vinegar. The basil aioli is crucial, though it doesn't need to be homemade: Use the best store-bought version you can find and spruce it up with the basil, lemon and garlic paste.
Provided by Clare de Boer
Categories dinner, poultry, roasts, main course
Time 1h45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Prepare the chicken: Set the chicken on a work surface breast-side down. Use shears or kitchen scissors to remove and discard the backbone, then cut through the wishbone and along one side of the breast plate to separate the chicken into two halves. In a 9-by-13-inch (or similar size) baking dish, season the two chicken halves with half the oregano, 1 tablespoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Drizzle with 3/4 cup vinegar. Set aside, or cover and refrigerate up to 2 hours in advance.
- Blister the peppers: Turn the stovetop gas flames on high heat. Place the peppers directly over the flames, bottom-side down, and blister until the peppers are beginning to soften, rotating until the bottom, sides and tops are blackened, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a paper bag, fold to seal and let cool, 5 minutes.
- Working over a bowl to collect the juices, peel each pepper, then tear into thick strips, discarding the stems and seeds as you separate the pepper. Season peppers with the remaining 1/4 cup vinegar, 1 1/2 teaspoons oregano and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and toss to coat.
- Heat the oven to 450 degrees.
- Tear 2 pieces of focaccia (using about half the loaf) into portions that are slightly smaller than the 2 pieces of chicken. Rub both pieces of focaccia with the halved garlic and transfer to the baking dish. Place the marinated chicken on top of each piece of torn focaccia, skin side up. Tuck garlic heads and peppers around the chicken. Tear remaining focaccia into shards and tuck these around the chicken and peppers. Pour any juices from the peppers over the whole dish and drizzle the olive oil over everything.
- Bake until the chicken comes to 165 degrees, about 1 hour, depending on the size of your bird. If bread or peppers are getting burned before the chicken is fully cooked, cover those areas with aluminum foil and continue cooking.
- Meanwhile, prepare the aioli: Using a mortar and pestle, working in batches if necessary, mash basil with lemon juice, garlic and sea salt until it forms a paste. Either by hand in a bowl with a whisk or in a food processor, whirl egg yolks then begin adding the oil very slowly, whisking or blending until mixture is emulsified and thickened and all the oil has been added. (If mixture seems to thicken too much for the machine as you blend, pause to add a tablespoon of cold water.) Blend in basil paste until combined. Add additional cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, to achieve a dippable texture; season to taste with salt and lemon. (Makes 3 1/2 cups.) Use immediately or refrigerate until use, up to 3 days (see Tip).
- Once chicken is cooked through, remove from oven and let rest for 5 to 10 minutes. Serve directly from the baking dish, family-style, with aioli on the side.
CHICKEN AND ROASTED RED BELL PEPPER CIABATTA PIZZAS
This is a quick, tasty meal that provides a simple alternative to traditional pizza. You can add toppings to suit your preferences! Feel free to also add fresh herbs- basil would work beautifully!
Provided by Shuzbud
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 55m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F or 180°C.
- Remove the tops and seeds from the red bell peppers and cut the flesh into strips (8-12 strips per pepper).
- Put the peppers on a baking tray, drizzle over the olive oil and bake in the oven for about 30 minutes, until soft and slightly blackened around the edges.
- Meanwhile, prepare the rest of the pizzas- cut the ciabatta loaf in half and then halve again lengthwise (or if using rolls, halve them). You should now have four bases to work with.
- Mix the pizza sauce with the sundried tomato paste and spread evenly over the ciabatta bases.
- Share 1/2 cup of the mozzarella cheese between the bases.
- Top with the chicken and, when cooked, the red peppers.
- Top with the remaining cheese.
- Bake in the oven for 10-15 minutes, until warmed through and the cheese has completely melted.
- Serve hot!
ROASTED PEPPER AND PESTO CHICKEN SANDWICH
Provided by Food Network
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Prepare Tyson chicken according to package directions. Set aside and keep warm.
- Split rolls and spread butter evenly on cut sides of both tops and bottoms. Place rolls on a baking sheet, butter side up, and sprinkle with garlic powder. Place baking sheet under broiler until rolls are golden brown.
- Mix together pesto and mayonnaise, spread onto garlic rolls. Place one prepared Tyson Chicken Breast Fillet on each garlic bun bottom, top with provolone cheese and a few slices from each bell pepper (or use all red from a jar of roasted red peppers). Finish your sandwich with the garlic roll tops and enjoy!
BARBECUED CHICKEN PIZZA WITH PEPPERS
A boxed crust mix and cooked chicken make this flavorful pizza a cinch to prepare. "It bakes up fast and is a wonderful way to please pizza lovers," says Autumn Ruhl of Montgomery, Michigan. TIP: "We like a dark molasses-based barbecue sauce and sometimes use refrigerated dough instead of the boxed mix," Autumn adds.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 4-6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute onion and peppers in oil until tender; set aside. Prepare pizza dough according to package directions. Press onto a greased 12-in. pizza pan. Spread barbecue sauce to within 1 in. of edges. , Layer with the chicken, onion mixture and cheese. Bake at 450° for 18-22 minutes or until cheese is melted and crust is golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 417 calories, Fat 20g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 775mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 26g protein.
BAKED CHICKEN WITH MEZZETTA OLIVES AND ROASTED RED PEPPERS RECIPE BY TASTY
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
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
CHICKEN WITH RED BELL PEPPERS
Provided by Dawn Murray
Categories Chicken Pepper Sauté Valentine's Day Quick & Easy Low Cal Bon Appétit
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Melt butter with oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add peppers and garlic and sauté until pepper are tender, about 10 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer peppers to bowl.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. Sprinkle flour over chicken to coat evenly. Add chicken to skillet and sauté until light brown, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to plate. Return peppers to skillet; add broth and wine. Increase heat to high. Boil until liquid thickens to sauce consistency, scraping up browned bits, about 5 minutes. Return chicken and any juices to skillet. Cook until chicken is cooked through, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer chicken and peppers to platter. Sprinkle with parsley.
Tips:
- To roast red bell peppers, place them on a baking sheet and broil in the oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the skins are blackened. Once cool enough to handle, peel off the skins and remove the seeds.
- For a crispy ciabatta crust, brush the dough with olive oil and bake it at a high temperature for a short amount of time.
- To make sure the chicken is cooked through, use a meat thermometer to check that it has reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Feel free to get creative with your toppings. Some other options include:
- Grilled zucchini or eggplant
- Fresh basil or arugula
- Crumbled feta or goat cheese
- Roasted pine nuts or walnuts
Conclusion:
This recipe for Chicken and Roasted Red Bell Pepper Ciabatta Pizzas is a delicious and easy meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The crispy ciabatta crust, tender chicken, and flavorful roasted red bell peppers come together to create a pizza that is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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