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