Sautéed Chicken with Roasted Red Peppers and Garlic
Tender chicken breasts sautéed with sweet roasted red peppers and aromatic garlic create a simple yet flavorful dish perfect for a weeknight dinner. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, roasted red peppers, garlic cloves 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.
Ingredients
- 2 pieces (about 1 lb) boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup, sliced roasted red peppers
- 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
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Instructions
- Step 1: Pat dry 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb), season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Step 2: Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and sauté for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F. Remove and set aside.
- Step 3: In the same skillet, add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned. Add 1 cup sliced roasted red peppers and cook for 2-3 minutes until warmed through and slightly caramelized.
- Step 4: Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them among the garlic and peppers. Cook together for 1 minute to marry flavors.
- Step 5: Sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley over the top and serve immediately, enjoying the savory blend of tender chicken and sweet peppers.









