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Creamy Chicken and Roasted Red Peppers

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword Chicken, cream sause
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast 3-4 breasts
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/4 cup diced onion
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 12 ounce jar roasted red peppers finely diced
  • 1 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 4 ounces low fat cream cheese
  • 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped basil leaves

Instructions

  1. Salt and pepper the chicken breast.
  2. Place a large skillet over medium heat. Add the butter to melt then add the chicken breasts. Sear the chicken on both sides then turn down the heat and cook for 5 minutes per side. Then remove the chicken from the skillet, cover and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, sauté the onions and garlic for 2-3 minutes until just soft.
  4. Add in the diced red peppers and sauté another 1-2 minutes. Then add the chicken broth, cream cheese, and crushed red pepper. Simmer and stir to melt the cream cheese into the broth.
  5. Once the sauce is smooth, add the chicken breasts back to the skillet to warm. Stir in the chopped basil and simmer another 2 minutes before serving. Salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Serve the chicken covered in the creamy pan sauce.