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Creamy Garlic Red Pepper Chicken Recipe


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  • Author: Alice
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Description

Creamy Garlic Red Pepper Chicken features juicy pan-fried chicken in a rich, creamy garlic sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, bell peppers, and a touch of Parmesan and crispy pancetta. This mouthwatering dish is the perfect combination of savory flavors that will elevate your weeknight dinner. Ready in under an hour, it’s a fail-proof recipe your family will love.


Ingredients

Pancetta – 3.5 ounces

Chicken Fillets – 2 large

Red Bell Pepper – 1, cut into thin slices

Sun-dried Tomatoes – 2 ounces, drained

Chicken Broth – ½ cup (low sodium)

Cream – ¾ cup (20% fat)

Tomato Paste – 2 tablespoons

Parmesan – 1 ounce, grated

Olive Oil – 1 tablespoon

Unsalted Butter – 1 tablespoon

Garlic – 6 cloves, minced

Onion – 1, finely chopped

Salt – 1 teaspoon

Black Pepper – 1 teaspoon

Smoked Paprika – 1 teaspoon

Dried Oregano – 1 teaspoon

Dried Thyme – 1 teaspoon

Fresh Parsley – 1 tablespoon, chopped

Crushed Red Pepper Flakes – ½ teaspoon (for serving)


Instructions

Cook Pancetta: Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-low heat. Add pancetta and cook until crispy and golden brown, about 3 minutes. Remove from skillet, leaving as much grease as possible.

Season and Cook Chicken: Season the chicken fillets with salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika. Melt butter in the same skillet and cook the chicken over medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes per side, or until browned and fully cooked. Remove chicken from skillet and cover with foil to keep warm.

Sauté Garlic and Onion: Lower the heat. Add minced garlic and chopped onion to the skillet and sauté until soft and fragrant, about 1 minute.

Sauté Vegetables: Add the sliced bell pepper and sauté for 5 minutes. Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes, thyme, and oregano, and cook for another 5 minutes.

Make Sauce: Add the chicken broth and tomato paste. Stir to combine and bring to a boil. Then, pour in the cream and add grated Parmesan, stirring until the sauce is smooth.

Simmer Chicken: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Simmer for 3-5 minutes or until the chicken is heated through and coated with the creamy sauce. Taste and adjust salt and pepper.

Finish and Serve: Top the dish with fresh parsley, crispy pancetta, and crushed red pepper flakes. Serve with crusty bread and a side salad. Enjoy!

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main course
  • Cuisine: Italian