Chicken and Turkey - Roast Chicken with Balsamic Bell Peppers

Roast Chicken with Balsamic Bell Peppers

Time: 40 minutes

Simple Sub: Use red wine vinegar or sherry vinegar for a sauce with a sharper edge.

Serve with Mascarpone Mashed Potatoes: Place 1 1/2 pounds cubed peeled Yukon gold potatoes in a large saucepan; cover with ­water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and ­simmer 15 minutes or until tender. Drain; return to pan. Add 1⁄3 cup 2% milk, 3 tablespoons mascarpone cheese, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Mash to desired consistency.

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This roast chicken with balsamic bell peppers dish adds Italian flair to your dinner table in just 40 minutes.

Yield: 

4 servings (serving size: 1 breast half and about 1/2 cup bell pepper mixture)

Total time: 40 Minutes

Ingredients:

5/8 teaspoon salt, divided

3/4 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breasts $

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided

Cooking spray

2 cups thinly sliced red bell pepper $

1 cup thinly sliced yellow bell pepper $

1/2 cup thinly sliced shallots (about 1 large)

1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary

1 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth $

1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 450°.

2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Combine 1/2 teaspoon salt, fennel seeds, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, garlic powder, and oregano. Brush chicken with 1 1/2 teaspoons oil; sprinkle spice rub over chicken. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons oil to pan. Add chicken; cook 3 minutes or until browned. Turn chicken over; cook 1 minute. Arrange chicken in an 11 x 7–inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake at 450° for 10 minutes or until done.

3. Heat remaining olive oil over medium-high heat. Add bell peppers, shallots, and rosemary; sauté 3 minutes. Stir in broth, scraping pan to loosen browned bits. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high. Stir in vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; cook 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Serve bell pepper mixture over chicken.

From: http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/roast-chicken-with-balsamic-bell-peppers