Tuscan Style Peppered Chicken Recipes

TUSCAN-STYLE CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first eight ingredients. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning. Place chicken on top. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and remaining Italian seasoning. Top with olives., Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or until chicken is tender. Discard rosemary sprigs before serving.

TUSCAN-STYLE PEPPERED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Rub each chicken half all over with 2 tablespoons oil, then 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper. Sprinkle generously with salt. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour.
• Preheat broiler. Arrange chicken, skin side down, on broiler pan. Watching closely to avoid burning, broil chicken 5 to 6 inches from heat source until golden brown, about 12 minutes. Remove broiler pan from oven. Using tongs, transfer chicken to plate. Pour off any pan drippings. Return chicken, skin side up, to broiler pan. Broil until skin is crisp and golden brown, about 5 minutes. Turn chicken over, skin side down again, and broil until cooked through, about 8 minutes longer. Transfer chicken to platter; let stand 5 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges to squeeze over

TUSCAN-STYLE PEPPERED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Rub each chicken half all over with 2 tablespoons oil, then 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper.
• Sprinkle generously with salt.
• Let stand at room temperature 1 hour.
• Preheat broiler.
• Arrange chicken, skin side down, on broiler pan.
• Watching closely to avoid burning, broil chicken 5 to 6 inches from heat source until golden brown, about 12 minutes.
• Remove broiler pan from oven.
• Using tongs, transfer chicken to plate.
• Pour off any pan drippings.
• Return chicken, skin side up, to broiler pan.
• Broil until skin is crisp and golden brown, about 5 minutes.
• Turn chicken over, skin side down again, and broil until cooked through, about 8 minutes longer.
• Transfer chicken to platter; let stand 5 minutes.
• Serve with lemon wedges to squeeze over chicken.

ITALIAN CHICKEN AND PEPPERS

Steps:

• Sauté peppers, onions, mushrooms and garlic in a large skillet until the peppers are slightly tender.
• Remove vegetables from skillet and set aside.
• Add vegetable oil to warm skillet. Place cubed chicken into the skillet and cook on medium heat until browned; approximately 15 minutes.
• Return sauteed vegetables to skillet with chicken.
• Add sauce to the skillet and heat through. Add salt, pepper and additional spices if needed**.
• Serve over cooked pasta.

TUSCAN CHICKEN WITH TOMATO & PEPPERS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400ºF.
• Combine vegetables in 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. Top with chicken; drizzle with dressing.
• Bake 30 min. Reduce oven temperature to 350ºF. Bake 30 min. or until chicken is done (165ºF).

SLOW COOKER TUSCAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• Spray the interior of the slow cooker with cooking spray, or use a plastic liner.
• Place chicken thighs in the bottom of the slow cooker and sprinkle with Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
• Evenly layer sun-dried tomatoes and sliced olives over the seasoned chicken.
• Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion to the hot oil and cook until onions begin to get tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
• Using a slotted spoon, transfer onions to the slow cooker and spread evenly over the sun-dried tomatoes.
• Return the skillet to medium heat and add cream, stirring until all the olive oil is incorporated and the sauce begins to bubble. Pour cream sauce evenly over the onions.
• Cover slow cooker and cook on High for 3 to 4 hours or Low for 6 to 7 hours if you prefer a longer cook time.
• Remove cooked chicken and vegetables to a serving platter. Add torn spinach to the sauce and cook until wilted, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove spinach from sauce with a slotted spoon and place on top of the chicken and vegetables.
• The sauce will be a bit thin. If you like a thicker sauce, pour into a small saucepan over medium heat. Combine 2 tablespoons cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water in a small bowl. Stir until all the lumps are gone, to create a slurry. Add slurry to the sauce and cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until bubbly and thickened, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Spoon sauce and spinach over the dish and serve warm.

ITALIAN CHICKEN AND PEPPERS

Steps:

• Mix first eight ingredients; stir in peppers. Place chicken in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Top with sauce mixture., Cook, covered, on low until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°, 3-4 hours. Serve with pasta; if desired, top with shaved cheese.

TUSCAN-STYLE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat large saute pan on medium-high for 2 minutes. Season both sides of chicken with salt and pepper.
• Place oil in pan; swirl to coat. Arrange chicken in pan and cook 3-4 minutes on one side or until lightly browned.
• Turn chicken and add remaining ingredients to pan (except cheese). Cover and cook 4-5 minutes or until internal temperature of chicken reaches 165 degrees. Meanwhile, slice mozzarella thinly.
• Remove pan from heat. Top chicken with cheese slices; cover and let stand 2-3 minutes or until cheese melts. Serve.