BALSAMIC CHICKEN WITH RED, ORANGE AND YELLOW PEPPERS

Balsamic Chicken With Red, Orange and Yellow Peppers image

Provided by Cucina Casalingo

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

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cooking spray
4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (cut into strips)
salt and pepper
2 red bell peppers, thinly sliced
2 yellow bell peppers, thinly sliced
2 orange bell peppers, thinly sliced
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
4 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh basil (or 1 tablespoon dried basil)
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar, divided

Steps:

Spray skillet with cooking spray.
Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Place the chicken in the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and brown on both sides.
Remove from heat, and set aside.
Heat remaining oil in the skillet over medium heat, and stir in the red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, orange bell pepper, and onion.
Cook about 5 minutes, until tender.
Mix in the red pepper flakes and garlic; cook and stir about 1 minute.
Mix in the basil and 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar.
Return the chicken to the skillet.
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 20 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear.
Stir in remaining balsamic vinegar just before serving.