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A skillet filled with chicken breasts coated in a red pepper cream sauce, and garnished with parsley.

Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Chicken

This easy recipe for creamy roasted red pepper chicken features chicken breasts bathed in a red pepper cream sauce. A simple recipe that happens to be gluten free, low carb, and keto.
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Course: Skillet Meals
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Cook Time: 13 minutes
Total Time: 16 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 386kcal
Author: Dolly (Dash for Dinner)

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts cut in half widthwise (approximately 1 pound)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 tablespoons salted butter
  • 2 garlic cloves peeled and minced
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup chopped roasted red peppers in oil drained
  • Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  • Cut your chicken breasts in half widthwise, making two thinner pieces with each breast. Sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper to your taste.
  • Heat a heavy bottomed skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat until the pan is hot.
  • Add the butter, and swirl with a wooden spoon or a pair of tongs until completely melted.
  • Add the chicken breasts in a single layer, and cook for 4-5 minutes.
    Flip the chicken breasts, and cook for another 3-5 minutes, or until each chicken breast reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165F.
  • Remove the chicken breasts from the skillet and place them on a plate. Set aside.
  • Add in the garlic cloves, and sauté just until fragrant; 30 seconds to 1 minute.
  • Pour in the heavy cream and use the bottom of the wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits on the bottom of the pan.
  • Add in the chopped roasted red peppers, and stir to combine. Reduce the heat to medium-low.
  • Simmer for 1-3 minutes, scraping the bottom of the skillet and stirring the sauce, until it has thickened.
  • Remove the sauce from the heat and add the chicken breasts back into the skillet. Spoon the sauce over them, or toss to coat with the sauce.
  • Garnish with parsley (if desired) and serve immediately.

Notes

Storage: Allow to cool, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 386kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 153mg | Sodium: 473mg | Potassium: 495mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1131IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 1mg