Chicken Breasts With Red Pepper Puree Food

CHICKEN BREASTS WITH RED PEPPER PUREE

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in 10- or 12-inch nonstick skillet; saute pepper and onion over medium heat until they color and soften.
• Wash and dry chicken breasts and coat with sesame seeds on both sides.
• Heat 1 to 2 tablespoons of oil in nonstick pan and saute chicken breasts on both sides until brown, 10 to 15 minutes, depending on thickness of breasts.
• When peppers and onion are soft, stir in soy sauce and then puree in food processor. Spoon puree onto dinner plates and top with chicken breasts.

CHICKEN BREASTS WITH ROASTED RED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Place each breast between 2 sheets of parchment paper or plastic wrap and pound to an even 1/2-inch thickness. Sprinkle with salt. Coat with flour, shaking off excess.
• Warm 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until golden brown on both sides and cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a platter and cover loosely.
• Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in skillet. Saute garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add peppers and saute 1 minute more.
• Add broth, vinegar and sugar; bring to a boil, scaping up browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Reduce heat and simmer until slightly thickened, about 4 minutes.
• Remove from heat; stir in butter and parsley until butter melts.
• Pour sauce over chicken and serve immediately.

CHICKEN WITH RED PEPPER SAUCE

Steps:

• For the chicken: Put the chicken in a resealable bag. Add the olive oil, salt, pepper and Italian seasoning to the bag and smush everything together. Seal and refrigerate.
• For the red pepper sauce: Melt the butter and add the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic and saute for 2 to 3 minutes or until starting to soften. Add the red peppers and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until hot.
• Add the broth (if you like a thicker sauce only add 1 cup broth, for a thinner sauce add 2 cups broth), salt and pepper and stir until heated. Splash in the cream.
• Remove the skillet from the heat. Carefully transfer the contents of the skillet to a food processor or blender. Place on the lid and puree the pepper mixture until totally blended (there will still be some texture to the peppers). You can serve the sauce right away or cool it and bag it up.
• When ready to cook, heat a grill pan over medium-high heat and grill the chicken until cooked through, about 4 minutes a side.
• Heat up the red pepper sauce in a pan. Serve everyone a piece of chicken, spoon some sauce over each piece, and garnish with Parmesan shavings and a sprinkling of parsley. Serve with roasted vegetables alongside.

CHICKEN IN RED PEPPER SAUCE

Steps:

• Put the chicken in a medium Dutch oven or heavy pot and add the bell pepper and chicken broth. Bring to a boil. Cover and reduce the heat to medium low; gently simmer until the chicken is just cooked through, about 12 minutes. Transfer the chicken and bell pepper to a plate using a slotted spoon; let cool. Shred the chicken.
• Add the beans to the pot with the broth. Increase the heat to high, cover and cook until crisp-tender, 7 minutes. Transfer the beans to a colander using a slotted spoon, reserving the broth in the pot; rinse under cold water and let drain. Transfer to a medium bowl and toss with the lemon juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
• Meanwhile, lightly toast the almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat, 1 to 2 minutes; remove to a plate and set aside. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and the garlic to the skillet. Cook until softened, about 1 minute. Add the bread. Cook, stirring often, until golden, about 5 minutes. Transfer the garlic and bread to a blender or food processor along with the bell pepper, 1/2 cup of the warm broth, 1 tablespoon each capers and parsley, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Puree until smooth; transfer to a large bowl.
• Add the chicken to the red pepper sauce; season with salt and toss. Top each serving with the remaining capers and parsley; serve the green beans on the side, sprinkled with the almonds.

POACHED CHICKEN BREAST WITH ROASTED PEPPER SAUCE

Steps:

• In high-sided skillet over medium-low heat, bring the broth to a simmer. Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, onions and seasoning packet and stir to combine. Add the chicken to the skillet and cover. Simmer on low until the chicken is cooked through, about 20 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet when cooked through. Slice in 1/2-inch thick slices.
• Add the peppers with their liquid to a blender along with 1/3 cup of the poaching liquid. Puree until smooth. If it is too thick, slowly add additional poaching liquid until desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a small pot and bring to a simmer.
• Serve the chicken topped with the roasted pepper sauce and alongside the Lemony Rice.
• In a large saucepan over low heat, combine the chicken broth and olive oil and bring to a simmer. Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, rice, 1 of the rice seasoning packets and the wine. Cover and cook until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed, 25 to 30 minutes.

SAUTEED CHICKEN AND RED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Remove bacon slices and drain on paper towels. When cool enough to handle, chop bacon into 1-inch pieces.
• Add chicken, bell pepper, green onion, and bacon to the skillet. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until bell pepper has softened and chicken is heated through, 7 to 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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.

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.

CHICKEN BREAST WITH RED PEPPER CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large skillet over medium heat, warm 2 Tablespoons of olive oil.
• Add the bell peppers and 1/2 cup of water,and bring to a simmer.
• Cook for 10 minutes, or until peppers are tender.
• Transfer to a blender or food processor, and add the cream.
• Season with salt and pepper, and puree until smooth; Keep warm.
• In another skillet warm the remaining 2 Tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat.
• Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper, and add them to the skillet.
• Saute until golden, add the wine and cook for 10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
• Spoon the pepper sauce onto a serving platter, and top with the chicken.
• Sprinkle with parsley, and serve.

CHICKEN BREASTS IN SWEET RED PEPPER SAUCE

Steps:

• Cut chicken breasts in half, and thoroughly wash and dry. Season with salt and pepper.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Meanwhile, heat olive oil over moderately high heat. Add breasts and saute 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until golden.
• Bake in preheated oven 5 to 7 minutes, basting once. Skin should be crisp and springy to touch. Remove from pan and keep warm.
• Discard remaining oil in pan. Add butter and saute shallots until soft but not brown.
• Pour white wine into pan and bring to simmer. Stir, scraping bottom and sides, until liquid is reduced to about Y cup.
• Add chicken stock and reduce liquid to approximately 1 cup, scraping brown bits from pan.
• Add heavy cream and simmer until liquid thickens, being careful not to let it boil over.
• Add pureed peppers and stir until heated through. Place a quarter of the mixture on each of four plates. Put two breast halves on top of each; sprinkle with mixed herbs.

HERB CHEESE-STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH RED PEPPER SAUCE

Steps:

• Sauce:.
• Char bell peppers over gas flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides. Wrap in paper bag and let stand 10 minutes. Peel and seed peppers. Puree peppers in processor until smooth. Transfer puree to heavy small saucepan. Add whipping cream and chicken broth. Boil until reduced to 1 cup, about 4 minutes. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.).
• Chicken:.
• Preheat oven to 350°F Mix cream cheese and tarragon in small bowl to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Pound chicken between sheets of plastic wrap to 1/4-inch thickness. Spread 2 T cheese mixture over each breast, leaving 1/2-inch border on all sides. Starting at 1 short end, roll up each breast. Secure seam and ends with toothpicks. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper.
• Heat olive oil in heavy large oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until brown on all sides, about 4 minutes. Pour white wine around chicken. Transfer skillet to oven; bake until chicken is cooked through about 10 minutes.
• Transfer chicken to work surface. Remove toothpicks. Cut chicken breasts into 1-inch-wide slices. Bring sauce to simmer. Spoon sauce onto plates. Arrange chicken atop sauce and serve.

RED PEPPER CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place the chicken in a 3-qt. slow cooker. In a bowl, combine the beans, tomatoes, red peppers, onion and pepper. Pour over the chicken. Cover and cook on low until chicken is tender, about 6 hours. Serve with rice.

GRILLED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH SPICY YELLOW PEPPER PURéE

Steps:

• Lightly coat rack of a broiler pan or a baking sheet with cooking spray. Preheat broiler.
• Quarter yellow peppers, discarding stems, seeds, and ribs. Put quartered peppers, skin sides down, on broiler rack or baking sheet and broil about 2 inches from heat until just tender and edges are dark brown, about 10 minutes. In a bowl let peppers steam, covered, 10 minutes. In a blender purée roasted peppers (unpeeled) with 1/2 teaspoon chili powder and pour through a sieve into a small saucepan.
• In a small bowl whisk together mustard, remaining 3/4 teaspoon chili powder, and 2 teaspoons olive oil.
• Prepare grill.
• Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper. Brush tops with mustard mixture and grill, coated sides down, on an oiled rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals about 6 minutes. Turn chicken and grill 6 minutes more, or until cooked through. (Alternatively, chicken may be grilled in 2 batches in a hot well-seasoned ridged grill pan over moderate heat, turning once, 6 minutes and then baked in a preheated 450° F. oven 5 to 10 minutes, or until cooked through.)
• While chicken is grilling, in a large non-stick skillet heat remaining teaspoon olive oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and sauté pepper strips with salt and pepper to taste, stirring, until golden brown and tender, about 5 minutes. While pepper strips are sautéing, heat roasted pepper purée over low heat until hot.
• Arrange pepper strips on 4 plates and top with chicken. Drizzle chicken with some sauce and sprinkle with coriander. Serve chicken with rice if desired and remaining sauce on side.

CHICKEN WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER SAUCE

Steps:

• Broil peppers 4 in. from the heat until skins blister, about 15 minutes. Immediately place peppers in a bowl; cover and let stand for 15-20 minutes. Peel off and discard charred skin. Coarsely chop peppers; transfer to a food processor., Remove papery outer skin from garlic (do not peel or separate cloves); cut top off of garlic bulb. Brush with 1 teaspoon oil. Wrap bulb in heavy-duty foil. Bake at 425° for 30-35 minutes or until softened. Cool for 10-15 minutes. Squeeze softened garlic into the food processor with peppers; cover and process until almost smooth. Set aside., Sprinkle both sides of chicken with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. In a large nonstick skillet, cook chicken in remaining oil over medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Remove and keep warm., In the same skillet, cook leek for 2 minutes or until leek is lightly browned. Add broth, stirring to loosen any browned bits from pan. Add red pepper mixture, chicken and remaining salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3 minutes until the chicken juices run clear. Uncover; pepper sauce over pasta if desired. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST WITH ROASTED RED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Heat greased grill to medium heat.
• Grill chicken and peppers 6 to 8 min. on each side or until chicken is done (165°F) and peppers are tender and slightly blackened, brushing chicken with 1 Tbsp. dressing for the last 2 min.
• Remove chicken and peppers from grill; set chicken aside. Cut peppers into strips; place in medium bowl. Add remaining dressing; mix lightly.
• Serve chicken topped with peppers.

CHICKEN WITH ROASTED RED PEPPERS

Steps:

• In olive oil flavored spray, brown chicken.
• Add all other ingredients and simmer until hot.
• Serve with pasta or rice.

CHICKEN BREAST WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER SANDWICH

Steps:

• Broil or grill chicken breasts (I recommended seasoning it with Worcestershire sauce, a sprinkle of seasoned pepper and garlic salt while cooking).
• Serve chicken on bread topped with remaining ingredients.
• Compliment with condiment of choice: Dijon mustard, mayonnaise and/or ranch dressing.