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  • April 24, 2020

    Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Chicken

    Dinner

    Ready for an embarrassing story? Many months ago I posted a photo on Instagram Stories of this creamy roasted red pepper chicken that I made, and a follower asked for the recipe. I told her that I would absolutely post it on my blog—and then completely dropped the ball. Like, really. It’s been months. So this is dedicated to her.

    creamy roasted red pepper chicken in a skillet
    creamy roasted red pepper chicken with asparagus on a plate

    Did you guys know that chicken recipes are consistently a top search term on Google and Pinterest? People are obsessed with finding new ways to cook this versatile meat because let’s be honest, chicken can get boring really quick.

    However, I find that chicken is a lot more tolerable to eat when paired with a thick, creamy, cheesy sauce—like this roasted red pepper sauce. Or this creamy Tuscan sauce. Or this cheesy pasta. You get the picture.

    For this recipe, I like to pair it with a simple roasted vegetable. It makes a lot of sauce, so you can easily scoop up the leftover sauce and put it on whatever vegetable you have to pair! I made this batch of roasted red pepper chicken with roasted asparagus, which I cooked similarly to how I make roasted Brussels sprouts—but only roasted them at 400 for about 20 minutes.

    Getting roasted red peppers for this recipe

    Sure, you could find a jar of pre-made roasted red peppers at the store, but did you know it’s actually really easy to make? I have a tutorial on how to roast red peppers that you can prep for this recipe, and for other future recipes! Enjoy the leftover roasted red with some soft boiled eggs, on a breakfast sandwich, or even topped on a salad!

    chicken with creamy roasted red pepper sauce in a skillet
    serving a plate of roasted red pepper chicken

    Sides to go with your chicken

    Make it a meal by making one of these easy sides.

    • Zucchini Fritters
    • Roasted Brussels Sprouts
    • Zoodles
    • Oven-Baked Fries

    Alright, here’s the recipe! Now what recipes do you want me to make? I promise I won’t drop the ball so hard this time…

    chicken with creamy roasted red pepper sauce in a skillet

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    5 from 1 vote

    Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Chicken

    This creamy roasted red pepper chicken is easy to throw together and goes great with roasted vegetables!
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time20 mins
    Total Time25 mins
    Course: Dinner
    Keyword: chicken, chicken dinner, chicken recipe
    Servings: 4 servings

    Ingredients

    • 1 lb. chicken tenderloins
    • 1 Tbsp butter
    • 2 garlic cloves minced
    • 1/2 cup roasted red peppers diced
    • 2 oz. cream cheese cubed
    • 3/4 cup chicken broth
    • 1/4 cup shaved parmesan cheese
    • Salt & pepper

    Instructions

    • Season both sides of the chicken tenderloins with salt and pepper.
    • Heat up a skillet over medium heat with 1/2 of the tablespoon of butter.
    • Cook the chicken tenderloins in the skillet on each side for 3-4 minutes, or until the chicken is no longer pink on the inside.
    • Turn off the heat and remove the cooked chicken to a plate.
    • Add in the other 1/2 tablespoon of butter to the skillet and turn the heat back on. Sprinkle in the diced roasted red peppers and the minced garlic cloves. Stir and cook for about 3 minutes.
    • Pour in the broth, then add in the cream cheese cubes. Break up the cream cheese with a wooden spoon until it is fully incorporated into the sauce
    • Sprinkle in the parmesan cheese, mix until melted.
    • Add the chicken back into the skillet, pouring some of the sauce over the tenderloins. Heat up for one more minute, then serve with roasted vegetables.

    Photos edited with Tomato, Tomato in the Bright Brunch Lightroom Presets.

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    Reader Interactions

    2 Comments

    1. Sam says

      December 7, 2020 at 7:54 pm

      5 stars
      I rarely do this, but I made this recipe tonight and I immediately had to come back and let you know that this is EASILY the best sauce I’ve ever made!! This tasted restaurant quality and I can’t believe I was able to do it in my own home and it was so accessible for the home cook! I’m adding this to my arsenal of go-to meals no doubt. Thank you!! This was my first time visiting your blog but I’m definitely going to stick around 😊

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      • Kiersten says

        December 20, 2020 at 3:41 pm

        Aw I’m so happy to hear this, thank you so much for sharing! This recipe is one of my favorites, I’m glad you enjoyed it.

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