Description
This One Pan Mediterranean Chicken with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce is a quick and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken thighs cooked in a smooth, creamy roasted red pepper sauce. Enhanced with Italian seasoning, garlic, and optional feta cheese and fresh basil, this meal is perfect for a delicious Mediterranean-inspired dinner ready in under 30 minutes.
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 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 cup heavy cream
Garnish (optional)
- 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
- Thinly sliced fresh basil
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: Combine chopped roasted red peppers, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, oil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper in a food processor or blender. Pulse until smooth.
- Cook the Chicken: Grease a large skillet and season the chicken thighs with the remaining 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning. Cook chicken in the skillet over medium heat for 8 minutes on each side until cooked through and lightly browned. Transfer chicken to a plate and cover to keep warm.
- Cook the Sauce: Pour the red pepper mixture into the same skillet and stir over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until hot throughout. Stir in the heavy cream and cook until the sauce thickens and becomes creamy.
- Combine and Serve: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss in the sauce to coat well. Garnish with crumbled feta cheese and thinly sliced fresh basil if desired, then serve immediately.
Notes
- This recipe is ready in less than 30 minutes, making it perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
- Using boneless skinless chicken thighs keeps the dish juicy and tender, but chicken breasts can also be used if preferred.
- Roasted red peppers can be store-bought jarred peppers for convenience or homemade for a fresher taste.
- Optional garnishes like feta cheese and fresh basil add authentic Mediterranean flavor and a nice touch of color.
- Make sure not to overcook the chicken to keep it moist and tender.
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
