PARMESAN CRUSTED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH TOMATO AND BASIL AND POTATOES WITH PEPPERS AND ONIONS

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Parmesan Crusted Chicken Breasts with Tomato and Basil and Potatoes with Peppers and Onions image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 27m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 to 2 pounds fingerling potatoes or red skin baby potatoes
1 small red bell pepper, seeded and cut into thin strips
1 Italian mild green pepper, cubanelle, seeded and thinly sliced
1 medium yellow skinned onion, thinly sliced
4 large cloves garlic, cracked away from skin
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
Coarse salt and pepper
2 cups shredded Parmesan, available in tubs near deli -- make sure to get shredded cheese, not grated
4 (6 to 8-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
4 plum Roma tomatoes or small, vine ripe tomatoes, seeded and chopped
15 to 20 leaves fresh basil, pile leaves, roll then thinly slice -- chiffonade

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 500 degrees F.
  • Cut fingerling potatoes into halves or quarters, depending on thickness of fingerlings -- thin, small fingerlings may also be left whole, larger potatoes should be quartered to speed cooking process. If you are using small red potatoes, halve or quarter them in the same way.
  • Cover a large cookie sheet with foil. Place potatoes on cookie sheet. Combine with peppers and onions, garlic and crushed red pepper flakes. Coat the potatoes, peppers and onions with extra-virgin olive oil just enough to coat vegetables in a thin layer, 2 to 3 tablespoons. Season liberally with salt and pepper. Place potatoes in the oven and roast 20 to 22 minutes, until potatoes are just tender and peppers and onions are crisp at edges. Toss mixture with tongs, turning the potatoes after 15 minutes. When the potatoes are cooked, transfer them to a serving dish and peel the foil off the cookie sheet and discard for super-quick clean up!
  • While potatoes cook, prepare chicken. Roll out a 2-foot piece of waxed paper or foil near the stove top. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat -- your pan must be very hot when the chicken is added. Pile the shredded cheese on the work surface created with the waxed paper or foil. Season your chicken breasts with black pepper but no salt; the cheese will add enough salt to the taste of the dish. Press the breasts firmly into the cheese. Coat both sides of breasts with as much cheese as possible. Add 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil to the skillet, 1 turn of the pan. Set breasts into the skillet and cook 7 minutes on each side, until cheese forms an even, golden casing around the tender chicken breasts.
  • While chicken cooks, combine chopped tomatoes with basil in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper, to your taste.
  • Drain off any excess oil from chicken as you remove it from the skillet. Top chicken with big spoonfuls of raw sauce and serve with potatoes, peppers and onions.

Michelle Michael
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This dish was a bit too sweet for my taste. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the crust was so flavorful, but the potatoes and vegetables were a bit too sweet. The sauce was also a bit too sweet.


Urmy Urmy
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the crust was so flavorful, but the potatoes and vegetables were a bit too spicy. The sauce was also a bit too spicy.


Roshan Ojha
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This dish was a bit too salty for my taste. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the crust was so flavorful, but the potatoes and vegetables were a bit too salty. The sauce was also a bit too salty.


mable hemphill
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This dish was amazing! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the crust was so flavorful. The potatoes and vegetables were also cooked to perfection and the sauce was delicious.


jay jordan
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This dish was not to my taste. The chicken was dry and the crust was not flavorful. The potatoes and vegetables were also overcooked and the sauce was bland.


Aarav Sinjali
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the crust was so flavorful, but the potatoes and vegetables were a bit bland. The sauce was also a bit bland.


Abrsh d
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This dish was a bit more time-consuming to make than I expected, but it was worth it! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the crust was so flavorful. The potatoes and vegetables were also cooked to perfection and the sauce was delicious.


Sanjib Waiba
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this dish was to make. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the crust was so flavorful. The potatoes and vegetables were also cooked to perfection and the sauce was delicious.


Gamer Ruiz
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and the ingredients are readily available. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the crust is so flavorful. The potatoes and vegetables are also cooked to perfection and the sauce is


Phoenix Flash
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the crust is so flavorful. The potatoes and vegetables are also cooked to perfection and the sauce is delicious.


Surinder pal Kalsi
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the crust was crispy and golden brown. The potatoes and vegetables were also cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.


Bakht khan Bakht khan
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I would not recommend this recipe. The chicken was dry and the crust was not flavorful. The potatoes and vegetables were also overcooked and the sauce was bland.


Rj Faruk
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This dish was good, but not great. The chicken was a bit dry and the crust was not as flavorful as I would have liked. The potatoes and vegetables were also cooked well, but the sauce was a bit bland.


Maidoya TV Channel
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the crust was so flavorful. The potatoes and vegetables were also cooked to perfection and the sauce was delicious.


Nur Hakim
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This is one of my favorite recipes! I've made it several times and it always turns out great. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the crust is so flavorful. The potatoes and vegetables are also cooked to perfection and the sauce is delicious.


Md Sarovar
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the crust was crispy and golden brown. The potatoes and vegetables were also cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.


Licki Jay
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the crust was so flavorful. The potatoes and vegetables were also cooked to perfection and the sauce was the perfect complement to the dish.