Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Italian Chicken Skillet, where tender chicken meets vibrant bell peppers and juicy tomatoes, all seasoned with fragrant Italian herbs. Perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests, this one-pan wonder is a crowd-pleaser that brings a taste of Italy to your dining table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Dice bell peppers and mince garlic.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet. Cook for about 6-8 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Add minced garlic and diced bell peppers to the skillet once the chicken is golden. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the peppers soften.
- Stir in canned diced tomatoes and Italian seasoning; simmer for about 10 minutes until heated through.
- Serve hot over pasta or rice, garnished with fresh basil if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 135mg