Best 10 Chicken Red Pepper Saute Recipes

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Chicken and red pepper sauté is a versatile dish that can be served as a main course or as a side dish. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken, and it can also be made with fresh or frozen chicken breasts. The red peppers add a sweet and slightly smoky flavor to the dish, while the garlic and herbs add depth and complexity. This dish can be cooked in a skillet on the stovetop or in a baking dish in the oven, making it a quick and easy meal that's perfect for busy weeknights.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SAUTéED CHICKEN IN CREAMY RED PEPPER SAUCE



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Sautéed Chicken in Creamy Red Pepper Sauce is so incredibly flavorful but simple. Serve it over noodles, zoodles, spaghetti squash or with roasted veggies!

Provided by Christina

Categories     Entree

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
2 lbs chicken breasts
1 red bell pepper (thinly sliced, cored)
2 1/2 oz fresh baby spinach
salt & pepper to taste
16 oz jarred roasted red peppers (drained)
1/2 cup chicken stock or broth
1/4 cup olive oil (extra virgin)
8 fresh basil leaves
1 tsp garlic (minced)
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp salt

Steps:

  • Add 1 tbsp of oil to hot skillet on medium high heat. Add thinly sliced red peppers. Sauté until tender with some browning. Remove red peppers from the skillet and set aside.
  • Slice the chicken breasts horizontally. This will give you very thin cutlets so they'll cook faster and more evenly.
  • Add other 1 tbsp of oil to pan. Add chicken to the hot pan. Liberally salt and pepper the side facing up. Sauté until each side has some browning and chicken is cooked through or mostly cooked through, about 3 to 4 minutes per side.
  • Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate. Lower heat to medium.
  • Add all Creamy Red Pepper Sauce ingredients to a blender. Blend until smooth.
  • Pour sauce into skillet. Add the red peppers, chicken, and spinach to your sauce. Cover. Let simmer on medium to medium low for 5 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and sauce is warmed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324 kcal, Carbohydrate 6 g, Protein 34 g, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 97 mg, Sodium 1443 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 1 g, TransFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHICKEN WITH RED PEPPER SAUCE



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

6 chicken breast fillets, flattened to 1/4-inch-thick
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
2 tablespoons salted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 large onion, finely diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 jar (15.5 ounces) roasted red peppers, drained and roughly chopped
1 to 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, more to taste
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup heavy cream (or more to taste)
One 4-ounce chunk Parmesan, to shave
2 tablespoons finely minced parsley

Steps:

  • For the chicken: Put the chicken in a resealable bag. Add the olive oil, salt, pepper and Italian seasoning to the bag and smush everything together. Seal and refrigerate.
  • For the red pepper sauce: Melt the butter and add the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic and saute for 2 to 3 minutes or until starting to soften. Add the red peppers and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until hot.
  • Add the broth (if you like a thicker sauce only add 1 cup broth, for a thinner sauce add 2 cups broth), salt and pepper and stir until heated. Splash in the cream.
  • Remove the skillet from the heat. Carefully transfer the contents of the skillet to a food processor or blender. Place on the lid and puree the pepper mixture until totally blended (there will still be some texture to the peppers). You can serve the sauce right away or cool it and bag it up.
  • When ready to cook, heat a grill pan over medium-high heat and grill the chicken until cooked through, about 4 minutes a side.
  • Heat up the red pepper sauce in a pan. Serve everyone a piece of chicken, spoon some sauce over each piece, and garnish with Parmesan shavings and a sprinkling of parsley. Serve with roasted vegetables alongside.

CHICKEN RED PEPPER SAUTE



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The garlic and lemon-pepper really come through in this quick stir-fry. Serve the colorful combination on a bed of rice or over chow mein noodles for fun crunch. For dessert pour cream over sliced fresh peaches or serve easy fudge brownies.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 cup chicken broth, divided
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch strips
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
Green onions or minced chives

Steps:

  • In a small resealable plastic bag, combine the cornstarch, 1/4 cup of broth, garlic and lemon-pepper; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat. , Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken mixture and remaining broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add red pepper strips; cook and stir for 6-8 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Garnish with onions or chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 404mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

SAUTEED CHICKEN AND RED PEPPERS



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Sometimes cooking for one can be a bit of a pain. This is a favorite dish of mine; it's quick, simple, delicious, and a great way to use leftover chicken. Serve on a bed of rice, couscous, or noodles or for a low-carb option, omit the starch.

Provided by Vickie_Clavette

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork

Time 30m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 slices bacon
¾ cup cubed, cooked chicken
½ red bell pepper, chopped into 1-inch pieces
1 green onion, chopped
1 pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Remove bacon slices and drain on paper towels. When cool enough to handle, chop bacon into 1-inch pieces.
  • Add chicken, bell pepper, green onion, and bacon to the skillet. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until bell pepper has softened and chicken is heated through, 7 to 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 437.2 calories, Carbohydrate 5.1 g, Cholesterol 78.7 mg, Fat 35.5 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 22.9 g, SaturatedFat 10.5 g, Sodium 821.9 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

CHICKEN IN RED PEPPER SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 8 ounces each)
1 red bell pepper, quartered
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed
Juice of 1/2 lemon
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons sliced almonds
2 cloves garlic, lightly crushed
1 thick slice country bread, cut into cubes (1 1/4 cups)
2 tablespoons capers, drained
2 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Put the chicken in a medium Dutch oven or heavy pot and add the bell pepper and chicken broth. Bring to a boil. Cover and reduce the heat to medium low; gently simmer until the chicken is just cooked through, about 12 minutes. Transfer the chicken and bell pepper to a plate using a slotted spoon; let cool. Shred the chicken.
  • Add the beans to the pot with the broth. Increase the heat to high, cover and cook until crisp-tender, 7 minutes. Transfer the beans to a colander using a slotted spoon, reserving the broth in the pot; rinse under cold water and let drain. Transfer to a medium bowl and toss with the lemon juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  • Meanwhile, lightly toast the almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat, 1 to 2 minutes; remove to a plate and set aside. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and the garlic to the skillet. Cook until softened, about 1 minute. Add the bread. Cook, stirring often, until golden, about 5 minutes. Transfer the garlic and bread to a blender or food processor along with the bell pepper, 1/2 cup of the warm broth, 1 tablespoon each capers and parsley, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Puree until smooth; transfer to a large bowl.
  • Add the chicken to the red pepper sauce; season with salt and toss. Top each serving with the remaining capers and parsley; serve the green beans on the side, sprinkled with the almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 464 calorie, Fat 15 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Cholesterol 166 milligrams, Sodium 583 milligrams, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 58 grams

CHICKEN BREASTS WITH ROASTED RED PEPPERS



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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

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, 6 ounces each
salt
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (7 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, cut into strips
3/4 cup fat-free low-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

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 WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER SAUCE



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"I created this recipe as a way to introduce different vegetables to my family," advises Kelly Cobb, Mason, Ohio. "My 3-year-old son said it was the best chicken he'd ever tasted."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 medium sweet red peppers, cut in half lengthwise and seeded
1 large whole garlic bulb
1 teaspoon plus 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
1/2 cup sliced leek (white portion only)
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
Hot cooked pasta, optional
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Broil peppers 4 in. from the heat until skins blister, about 15 minutes. Immediately place peppers in a bowl; cover and let stand for 15-20 minutes. Peel off and discard charred skin. Coarsely chop peppers; transfer to a food processor., Remove papery outer skin from garlic (do not peel or separate cloves); cut top off of garlic bulb. Brush with 1 teaspoon oil. Wrap bulb in heavy-duty foil. Bake at 425° for 30-35 minutes or until softened. Cool for 10-15 minutes. Squeeze softened garlic into the food processor with peppers; cover and process until almost smooth. Set aside., Sprinkle both sides of chicken with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. In a large nonstick skillet, cook chicken in remaining oil over medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Remove and keep warm., In the same skillet, cook leek for 2 minutes or until leek is lightly browned. Add broth, stirring to loosen any browned bits from pan. Add red pepper mixture, chicken and remaining salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3 minutes until the chicken juices run clear. Uncover; pepper sauce over pasta if desired. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 537mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHICKEN RED PEPPER SAUTE FOR TWO



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A very simple recipe to serve over rice. Although peppers are in season in summer, I can also see making this for Valentine's Day since it is red & white! From Taste of Home's Quick Cooking (July/August 1999)

Provided by Vino Girl

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 cup chicken broth, divided
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/2-inch strips
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 sweet red pepper, julienned
green onions (optional) or fresh chives, sliced (optional)

Steps:

  • Stir the cornstarch, 1/4 cup of broth, garlic and lemon pepper together until smooth; add the chicken strips and toss to coat.
  • Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add the chicken mixture and remaining broth; cook and stir for 2 minutes.
  • Add red pepper strips; cook and stir until the chicken is no longer pink and the peppers are crisp-tender, about 6-8 minutes. (During this time, I added a little water to the pan because I was afraid it was going to cook dry. It worked out well, and produced a nice sauce.).
  • Garnish with green onions or chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.5, Fat 8.7, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 65.8, Sodium 266.4, Carbohydrate 8, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 2.7, Protein 28.1

CHICKEN WITH RED BELL PEPPERS



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Provided by Dawn Murray

Categories     Chicken     Pepper     Sauté     Valentine's Day     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 red bell peppers, thinly sliced
2 large garlic cloves, chopped
4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves
All purpose flour
1 cup canned low-salt chicken broth
1/4 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

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.

CHICKEN BREASTS IN SWEET RED PEPPER SAUCE



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Provided by Enid Nemy

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 whole boned, unskinned chicken breasts
Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
6 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup shallots, minced
1 cup dry white wine
2 cups chicken broth or stock
2 cups heavy cream
4 sweet red bell peppers, pureed (see recipe)
1/2 cup chopped, mixed fresh herbs (chives, chervil and parsley)

Steps:

  • Cut chicken breasts in half, and thoroughly wash and dry. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Meanwhile, heat olive oil over moderately high heat. Add breasts and saute 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until golden.
  • Bake in preheated oven 5 to 7 minutes, basting once. Skin should be crisp and springy to touch. Remove from pan and keep warm.
  • Discard remaining oil in pan. Add butter and saute shallots until soft but not brown.
  • Pour white wine into pan and bring to simmer. Stir, scraping bottom and sides, until liquid is reduced to about Y cup.
  • Add chicken stock and reduce liquid to approximately 1 cup, scraping brown bits from pan.
  • Add heavy cream and simmer until liquid thickens, being careful not to let it boil over.
  • Add pureed peppers and stir until heated through. Place a quarter of the mixture on each of four plates. Put two breast halves on top of each; sprinkle with mixed herbs.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1139, UnsaturatedFat 46 grams, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fat 94 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 44 grams, SaturatedFat 43 grams, Sodium 1517 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams, TransFat 1 gram

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-cooked chicken. Rotisserie chicken is a great option.
  • If you don't have red bell peppers, you can use other colors of bell peppers, such as green, yellow, or orange.
  • Add some heat to the dish by including a diced jalapeño pepper or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
  • For a more flavorful dish, use a flavorful cooking oil, such as olive oil or avocado oil.
  • If you want a crispy chicken, be sure to cook it over medium-high heat and stir it frequently.
  • Serve the chicken and red pepper sauté over rice, pasta, or quinoa for a complete meal.

Conclusion:

This chicken and red pepper sauté is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is packed with flavor. It is a great way to use up leftover chicken and vegetables, and it is also a healthy and affordable option. With a few simple tips, you can make this dish even more delicious and enjoyable.

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