Peppered Chicken Breasts Recipes

ROAST CHICKEN BREASTS WITH PEPPERS

Steps:

• In a large dry skillet, toast the fennel, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, garlic powder and oregano over medium heat for 1-2 minutes or until aromatic, stirring frequently. Cool slightly. Sprinkle over chicken., In the same skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium-high heat. Brown chicken, about 2 minutes on each side. Transfer to an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 450° for 10-15 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°., Meanwhile, heat remaining oil in the same skillet. Add peppers and shallots; cook and stir over medium heat until crisp-tender., Add broth and rosemary, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Bring to a boil; cook for 4-6 minutes or until broth is almost evaporated. Stir in vinegar and remaining salt and pepper. Serve with chicken.

PEPPERED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Rub chicken with oil; sprinkle with pepper and salt. Place in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 15-20 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine cornstarch and sour cream until smooth; set aside. , In a small saucepan, combine the broth, grape juice and onions. Bring to a boil; cook for 4-5 minutes or until liquid is reduced to 1 cup. Gradually whisk in the sour cream mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in mustard until blended. Serve over chicken. Sprinkle with chives.

PEPPERED CHICKEN BREAST

Steps:

• Coat both sides of chicken with pepper.
• Heat oil in skillet.
• Cook chicken in oil about 20 minutes, turning once.
• Cook until juice is no longer pink when centers are cut.
• Mix honey and butter.
• Top hot chicken with honey/butter mixture.

CHICKEN WITH PEPPERS AND ONIONS

Steps:

• Sprinkle chicken with garlic salt. In skillet, melt 1 tablspoon butter and add 1 tablespoon olive oil.
• Cook chicken over medium high heat until done. Sprinkle 1/4 cup mozzarella on each breast. Remove from heat and allow cheese to melt.
• To another skillet, add remaining olive oil and butter.
• Add onions, peppers and minced garlic and cook on medium high. Add water and cover.
• Cook until peppers and onions are tender, stirring often. Remove lid and cook until water evaporates.
• Place peppers and onions over chicken and serve.

BALSAMIC CHICKEN BREASTS WITH PEPPERS AND ONIONS

Steps:

• Season chicken with salt and pepper.
• In a large skillet, saute chicken in 2 tablespoons of oil over medium high heat, turning once for a total of about 8 minutes or until golden brown.
• Transfer chicken to a plate.
• Add 2 remaining tablespoons of oil to the skillet and cook peppers and onions, stirring often until just softened.
• Add garlic and stir for about 1 minute.
• Stir in basil and vinegar and return chicken and juices to the skillet.
• Reduce heat to low and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 3 more minutes.
• Taste and adjust salt and pepper seasonings.

CHICKEN BREASTS WITH PEPPERS, TOMATOES AND SAFFRON

Steps:

• Heat the oil over medium high heat in a skillet. Add the peppers, onions, garlic, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, about 3 minutes or until crisp tender. Then add the tomatoes and saffron. Cover and simmer 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, melt the butter in a skillet large enough to hold the chicken breasts in one layer. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat until lightly browned, about 4 minutes. Turn the pieces, reduce the heat and cook about 5 minutes or until done. Do not overcook. Transfer the chicken to a warm platter and keep it warm.
• Add the shallots to the skillet and cook until wilted. Do not brown. Pour in the wine and scrape the bottom with a wooden spatula to dissolve any brown particles that may cling to the bottom of the skillet. Reduce the wine almost completely and add the chicken broth. Let this cook until it is almost totally reduced. Add the chicken breasts and any liquid that may have accumulated. Add the pepper and tomato mixture, bring to a simmer and add the parsley. Serve with rice.