Chicken breast, roasted red peppers, mozzarella cheese, and pesto come together in culinary harmony to create a symphony of flavor in this delectable dish. This guide will take you on a culinary journey, introducing you to the nuances of choosing the perfect ingredients, mastering the art of cooking chicken to succulent perfection, and layering the components to achieve a harmonious balance of textures and flavors. Unleash your inner chef and embark on a mouthwatering adventure as we explore the art of crafting this tantalizing dish.
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CHICKEN BREAST WITH ROASTED RED PEPPERS, MOZZARELLA AND PESTO
Make and share this Chicken Breast With Roasted Red Peppers, Mozzarella and Pesto recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Ci-Ci
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Fill a large pot about two-thirds full of water. Bring to a gentle simmer and add thyme, rosemary, salt and pepper. Place the chicken in the poaching liquid and simmer until cooked through. Let the chicken cool in the liquid, then remove and slice about 1/4-inch thick. Brush chicken slices with olive oil and top with basil leaves.
- Place 4 slices of bread on a cutting board. Layer the chicken slices evenly over each; spread with 1 tablespoon pesto. On the remaining 4 pieces of bread, place the roasted red pepper strips and sliced mozzarella. Toast all 8 slices of bread in a toaster oven until the cheese is melted and starting to bubble. Remove and top chicken and pesto bread slices with the bread holding the pepper strips and mozzarella.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 738.4, Fat 24.9, SaturatedFat 9.7, Cholesterol 117.5, Sodium 1838, Carbohydrate 75.4, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 3.9, Protein 52.1
CHICKEN, ROASTED PEPPER, AND PESTO SANDWICH
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Spread 1 tablespoon Basil Pesto on 1 side of each slice of bread. Top 4 slices of bread with Marinated Chicken Breast. Top the chicken with the roasted peppers. Place the remaining bread slices, pesto-side down, on top of the peppers.
- Combine the basil, garlic and pine nuts in a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped. Add the 1/2 cup of the oil and process until fully incorporated and smooth. Season with salt and pepper. If freezing, transfer to an air-tight container and drizzle remaining oil over the top. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw and stir in cheese.
- Put the vinegar, herbs, mustard, powder if using and oil in a large resealable plastic bag. Close the bag and shake to combine all the ingredients. Open the bag and drop in the chicken breasts. Close and shake the bag to coat evenly. Freeze for up to 2 weeks.
- Thaw in the refrigerator overnight, under cold, running water, or in the microwave at 30 percent power for 1 minute at a time.
- Heat a grill or grill pan. When the grill is hot, place the chicken on the grill and cook for about 4 minutes per side, or until cooked through. You can also bake the thawed chicken in a 375 degree F oven for 15 minutes, or until cooked through.
CREAMY CHICKEN AND ROASTED RED PEPPER PASTA RECIPE
This creamy, hearty pasta is ready in less than 30 minutes. With grilled chicken, roasted red peppers, and mozzarella cheese it's a dish everyone will love.
Provided by Camille
Categories Main Course
Yield 4-5
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook the pasta according to the package directions. While it cooks, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat and cook the onion and garlic till soft. Whisk in half and half and chicken broth. Stir in seasoned salt and mozzarella. Lower the heat to keep the sauce from boiling.
- Add the chicken and red pepper slices to the sauce. Stir frequently and keep and eye on the heat so it doesn't boil. Drain the cooked pasta and stir it together with the sauce.
- Add chopped parsley before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 2590 kcal, Fat 141 g, SaturatedFat 71 g, Cholesterol 538 mg, Sodium 6949 mg, Carbohydrate 194 g, Sugar 42 g, Protein 160 mg
CHICKEN BREAST WITH ROASTED PEPPERS, MOZZARELLA, AND SPINACH-BASIL PESTO
We devised this sandwich partly to challenge ourselves. Usually prepared in advance of its use in a sandwich, chicken loses moisture by the time it arrives there. So we looked for a way to keep the chicken moist . . . and we found it. By slowly and gently poaching the chicken, and then storing it in the poaching liquid until it's used, we lock in the moisture. (Use this trick whenever you're preparing chicken for a picnic or for use in a salad-the chicken will be moist and delicious, and without oil, to boot. Further, you can use the poaching broth for soup simply by adding more water, some vegetables, and some of the chicken.) We serve this as a pressed sandwich, but it also works well served cold.
Yield makes 4 sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a pot, bring 8 cups water to a gentle simmer and salt heavily (so it tastes like seawater). Add the thyme, rosemary, bay leaves, and pepper. Add the chicken to the poaching liquid and simmer until it reaches an internal temperature of 160°F. Allow the chicken to cool in the liquid and remove when ready to use.
- Preheat a sandwich press according to the manufacturer's specifications (see Note, page 96). Thinly slice the chicken breasts and evenly distribute on each of 4 slices of bread. Spread the pesto on top of the chicken and top with the peppers and mozzarella. Top with the remaining 4 slices, and place in the sandwich press (no need to butter the press or the bread). Close the lid and apply slight pressure. Cook without disturbing for 5 to 8 minutes. Open the press and check for color and temperature: the cheese should be melted and the bread golden. If the bread is sticking to the press, allow it to cook for a bit longer and it will unstick itself. If the press seems to generate more heat on the bottom, flip the sandwich halfway through to ensure even cooking (making sure the ridges in the bread line up). Once cooked, remove, cut into halves, and serve.
CHICKEN BREASTS WITH ROASTED RED PEPPERS
Make and share this Chicken Breasts With Roasted Red Peppers recipe from Food.com.
Provided by SusieQusie
Categories Peppers
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place each breast between 2 sheets of parchment paper or plastic wrap and pound to an even 1/2-inch thickness. Sprinkle with salt. Coat with flour, shaking off excess.
- Warm 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until golden brown on both sides and cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a platter and cover loosely.
- Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in skillet. Saute garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add peppers and saute 1 minute more.
- Add broth, vinegar and sugar; bring to a boil, scaping up browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Reduce heat and simmer until slightly thickened, about 4 minutes.
- Remove from heat; stir in butter and parsley until butter melts.
- Pour sauce over chicken and serve immediately.
CHICKEN BREAST WITH ROASTED PEPPERS AND MOZZARELLA PANINI
Treat game-day guests to grilled sandwiches adapted from Tom Colicchio's 'wichcraft restaurant. Photo Credit: Bill Bettencourt
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Yield Makes 4 sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, bring 8 cups water to a gentle simmer. Generously salt water. Add thyme, rosemary, bay leaves, and pepper. Add chicken and simmer until chicken registers 160 degrees on an instant-read thermometer. Remove from heat and let chicken cool in liquid. Store chicken in liquid, covered and refrigerated, until ready to use.
- Preheat a sandwich press according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- Remove chicken breast from poaching liquid and thinly slice; divide evenly among 4 slices of bread. Spread pesto on top of chicken; top with peppers and mozzarella. Sandwich with remaining 4 slices of bread and place on sandwich press. Close the lid and apply slight pressure; cook until bread is golden and cheese is melted, 5 to 8 minutes. If bread is sticking to the press, continue to cook and bread will unstick itself. If press is generating more heat from the bottom, flip the sandwich halfway through cooking.
- Remove sandwich from press and cut in half before serving.
ROASTED RED PEPPER CHICKEN BAKE
A little spice and creamy sauce is always a delicious combo! With our roasted red pepper chicken bake, you get all of those amazing flavors from the peppers, cream cheese, and mozzarella!
Provided by Steph
Categories Main Course
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic salt, and Italian seasoning, to taste. Set them in a greased 9x13" pan.
- Saute spinach in a Tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until just wilted.
- In a small bowl, mix together cream cheese, spinach, red peppers and mozzarella cheese. Evenly spread cream cheese mixture over the chicken breasts.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and mixture starts to brown.
Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 4 serving, Calories 173 kcal, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 36 mg, Sodium 186 mg, Carbohydrate 2 g, Sugar 1 g, Protein 6 mg
Tips:
- To save time, use store-bought roasted red peppers or pesto. You can also roast your own red peppers by slicing them into strips and tossing them with olive oil, salt, and pepper before roasting them in a preheated 400°F oven for 15-20 minutes, or until they are tender and slightly charred.
- If you don't have any fresh basil on hand, you can use 1/4 cup of dried basil instead.
- To make sure the chicken is cooked through, insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the breast. The chicken is done when the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Feel free to experiment with different types of cheese. Mozzarella, provolone, and cheddar are all great options.
- Serve the chicken with a side of roasted vegetables, rice, or pasta.
Conclusion:
This recipe for Chicken Breast with Roasted Red Peppers, Mozzarella, and Pesto is a delicious and easy-to-make weeknight meal. It's packed with flavor and sure to be a hit with the whole family. So next time you're looking for a quick and tasty dinner idea, give this recipe a try.
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