Description
This One Pan Mediterranean Chicken with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce is a flavorful and creamy dish made with tender chicken thighs cooked in a rich roasted red pepper and heavy cream sauce, garnished with feta cheese and fresh basil for an authentic Mediterranean touch. Ready in under 30 minutes, it's a perfect main course for a delicious weeknight meal.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4-6 boneless skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning (divided)
- 4 tablespoons oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
- ⅔ cup chopped roasted red peppers
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 cup heavy cream
Garnish (Optional)
- 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
- Thinly sliced fresh basil
Instructions
- Prepare the red pepper sauce: Combine roasted red peppers, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, oil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper in a food processor or blender. Pulse until smooth to create a creamy red pepper base.
- Cook the chicken: Grease a large skillet and season the chicken with the remaining 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning. Cook the chicken over medium heat for 6-8 minutes on each side until fully cooked and lightly browned. Transfer the chicken to a plate and keep warm by covering it.
- Finish the sauce: Transfer the blended red pepper mixture to the same skillet and stir over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until heated through. Pour in the heavy cream and stir continuously until the sauce thickens and becomes creamy.
- Combine chicken and sauce: Add the cooked chicken back into the skillet and toss it thoroughly in the creamy red pepper sauce to coat evenly.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese and thinly sliced fresh basil over the top just before serving to add a fresh, tangy flavor and vibrant color.
Notes
- This dish is ready in less than 30 minutes, making it a quick and flavorful option for busy weeknights.
- If you prefer, substitute chicken breasts for thighs depending on your preference.
- For a lighter version, you can reduce the heavy cream or substitute with half-and-half, but the sauce will be less rich.
- Roasted red peppers can be store-bought jarred peppers to save time.
- Feta cheese and fresh basil garnish add authentic Mediterranean flavor but can be omitted if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 613 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 962 mg
- Fat: 43 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 51 g
- Cholesterol: 230 mg
