Description
This One Pan Mediterranean Chicken with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish featuring tender chicken thighs cooked in a creamy, savory red pepper sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, it combines Mediterranean herbs, rich cream, and optional feta for a deliciously satisfying 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 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 Red Pepper Sauce: Combine the roasted red peppers, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, oil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper in a food processor or blender. Pulse the mixture until smooth to create the sauce base.
- Cook the Chicken: Grease a large skillet and season the chicken with the remaining 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning. Cook the chicken over medium heat for 6-8 minutes on each side until it is cooked through and lightly browned. Once done, transfer the chicken to a plate and cover to keep warm.
- Make the Creamy Sauce: Pour the red pepper mixture into the same skillet and stir over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until heated through. Add the heavy cream and stir continuously until the sauce thickens and becomes creamy.
- Combine and Serve: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss to coat it thoroughly with the creamy red pepper sauce. Garnish with crumbled feta cheese and fresh basil if desired. Serve immediately for a delicious Mediterranean-inspired meal.
Notes
- This dish is ready in under 30 minutes, making it ideal for quick and flavorful dinners.
- Use boneless skinless chicken thighs for juicier results, but chicken breasts work well too.
- Roasted red peppers can be store-bought or homemade; just ensure they are finely chopped before blending.
- Feta cheese and fresh basil are optional but add authentic Mediterranean flavor and color.
- For a lighter option, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or Greek yogurt, adjusting cooking time accordingly.
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
