"Food is our common ground, a universal experience." ~ James Beard

March 21, 2011

30-Minute Pepper Chicken

  • 1    each sweet yellow, orange and green pepper, cored, seeded and thinly sliced
  • 3  tablespoons  vegetable oil
  • 1/2  teaspoon  salt
  • 1/2  teaspoon  Italian seasoning
  • 1/4  teaspoon  black pepper
  • 6    boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 ounces each)
  • 3  cups  instant brown rice
  • 6  slices  fontina cheese (1 ounce each)

Directions

1. Saute peppers in 1 tablespoon oil in large skillet over medium-high heat about 5 minutes or until softened. Season with half the salt, half the Italian seasoning and half the black pepper. Remove peppers to plate; keep warm.
2. Heat remaining oil in skillet. Season chicken with remaining salt, Italian seasoning and pepper. Add to skillet; cook about 4 minutes on each side or until internal temperature registers 170 degrees F.
3. Fix rice following package directions.
4. Evenly divide half of peppers over top of each chicken breast. Place 1 slice of cheese on each; top with remaining peppers. Cover; leave on top of stove until cheese is melted, 1 to 2 minutes.
5. Serve with brown rice, pre-made salad.

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