CREAMY ROASTED RED PEPPER CHICKEN SKILLET

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Consider cutting the chicken in slices after cooking and serve over rice. Pour pan sauce over the top.

Provided by linda hennessey @goirish86

Categories     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 15

SEAR CHICKEN 5 MINUTES PER SIDE
2 pound(s) boneless, skinless, chicken breasts (3-4)
1 tablespoon(s) butter
SAUTE 3 MINUTES
2 clove(s) garlic, minced
1/4 cup(s) onion, diced
SAUTE ANOTHER 2 MINUTES
12 ounce(s) jar roasted red peppers, finely chopped
ADD. SIMMER TO MELT.
1-1//4 cup(s) chicken broth
4 ounce(s) cream cheese, low fat
1/4 teaspoon(s) crushed red pepper
ADD CHICKEN & BASIL, SALT, PEPPER. SIMMER 2 MINUTES.
1/4 cup(s) basil leaves, chopped
dash(es) salt & pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • In large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add chicken breasts and sear for 5 minutes per side. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  • In same skillet, saute the onions and garlic for 3 minutes. Add red peppers and saute another 2 minutes.
  • Add the broth, cream cheese, and crushed red pepper. Simmer and stir until cheese is melted in the broth.
  • Add chicken back to the skillet to warm. Add basil, salt and pepper. Simmer 2 minutes.
  • Serve.

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