Pan-Seared Chicken Breast with High-Roasted Bell Pepper Sauce

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Juicy pan-seared chicken breasts served with a vibrant roasted bell pepper sauce that rises in flavor and color. This Mediterranean-inspired high-protein recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, olive oil, red bell peppers for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 35 min Serves 2 Mediterranean cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 450°F. Cut 3 red bell peppers in half, remove seeds, and place cut-side down on a baking sheet. Roast for 20 minutes until skins are charred and skins blistered. Remove and cool.
  2. Step 2: While peppers roast, pat dry 2 chicken breasts (6 oz each). Season each with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken breasts for 5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp 165°F). Remove and rest.
  3. Step 3: Peel the charred skin off roasted peppers and roughly chop. Mince 4 garlic cloves and 1 shallot. In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp olive oil and sauté garlic and shallot for 2 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
  4. Step 4: Add chopped roasted peppers, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 cup chicken broth to the skillet. Simmer over medium heat for 8 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
  5. Step 5: Transfer sauce to a blender and puree until smooth. Return sauce to skillet, adjust seasoning if needed, and warm through.
  6. Step 6: Plate chicken breasts and pour high-roasted bell pepper sauce over. Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Pan-Seared Chicken Breast with High-Roasted Bell Pepper Sauce take to make?

Total time is about 50 minutes (15 min prep + 35 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Pan-Seared Chicken Breast with High-Roasted Bell Pepper Sauce?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep chicken breasts from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Pan-Seared Chicken Breast with High-Roasted Bell Pepper Sauce?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Pan-Seared Chicken Breast with High-Roasted Bell Pepper Sauce for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Pan-Seared Chicken Breast with High-Roasted Bell Pepper Sauce?

Mediterranean high protein like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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