Best 20 Red Pepper Chicken Recipes

SPINACH AND RED PEPPER-STUFFED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Mix together the spinach, peppers, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, smoked paprika, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a small bowl. Set aside.
• Butterfly the chicken: Holding your knife parallel to the cutting board, slice a breast through the middle, stopping about 1/2-inch short of the other side. Open the breast up like a book and flatten it with your palm. Place between two pieces of plastic wrap and pound with a meat mallet to a little less than 1/2-inch thick. Repeat with the remaining breasts.
• Divide the spinach mixture into four portions and place a portion in the center of each breast. Roll the breasts tightly around the filling and secure with kitchen twine. Sprinkle all over with salt and pepper.
• Heat the oil in a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the roll-ups and cook until golden brown on all sides, about 6 minutes. Transfer the skillet to the oven and cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the filling registers 160 degrees F, another 6 to 8 minutes.
• Transfer the roll-ups to a cutting board and cover loosely with foil. Return the skillet to the stovetop over medium heat (be careful, the handle will be very hot). Add the shallots and cook until softened, stirring, about 1 minute. Add the wine and boil until reduced by half, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the chicken broth; boil until reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Off the heat, whisk in the butter and season with salt and pepper.
• Cut away the twine and slice the chicken into 1-inch rounds. Serve with the pan sauce and sprinkle with parsley.

ROASTED RED PEPPER CHICKEN BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic salt, and Italian seasoning, to taste. Set them in a greased 9x13" pan.
• Saute spinach in a Tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until just wilted.
• In a small bowl, mix together cream cheese, spinach, red peppers and mozzarella cheese. Evenly spread cream cheese mixture over the chicken breasts.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and mixture starts to brown.

CHICKEN, RED PEPPER, AND GREEN BEAN STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Cook beans in pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Drain. Refresh under cold running water.
• Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Add to skillet; stir-fry until just cooked through, about 2 minutes. Transfer chicken to plate. Add 1 tablespoon oil to skillet. Add bell pepper, ginger and garlic; stir-fry 2 minutes. Add chicken and beans to skillet. Stir in soy sauce and vinegar. Simmer until sauce thickens slightly, about 2 minutes. Serve hot.

CHICKEN AND ROASTED RED PEPPER PANINI STYLE SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Cut 8 thick slice of Foccacia bread.
• Mix mayonaisse and Ranch dressing in small bowl.
• Spread mayo mixture on 4 slices of Foccacia.
• On top of mayo mixture, layer each slice with equal amounts of chicken and place one slice of mozzarella cheese.
• Next, add the roasted red peppers and another slice of mozzarella on top of the peppers (this helps hold the sandwich together).
• Top each sandwich with remaining slices bread.
• Spray frying pan with Olive Oil spray (or other cooking spray).
• Fry each sandwich on medium until they are golden brown.
• Pop the sandwiches in the microwave for about 20-25 seconds to melt the cheese.
• Enjoy! These are so yummy!

PRESSURE-COOKER RED PEPPER CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place chicken in a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. In a bowl, combine beans, tomatoes, red peppers, onion, water and pepper; pour over chicken. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 5 minutes., Quick-release pressure. Press cancel. A thermometer inserted in chicken should read at least 165°. Remove chicken and keep warm. Select saute setting; adjust for low heat. Simmer cooking juices until thickened, 8-10 minutes. Serve with rice and chicken., Freeze option: Place chicken and bean mixture in freezer containers; top with cooking juices. Cool and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high in a microwave-safe dish until heated through, stirring gently and adding a little broth or water if necessary.

ROTISSERIE CHICKEN PANINI WITH ROASTED SWEET RED PEPPER, SPINACH, AND GUACAMOLE

Steps:

• Preheat panini maker to medium-low.
• Open the roll and place a layer of cheese on the bottom half of the bread, fitting cheese to the contours of the bun. Layer rotisserie chicken, roasted sweet red pepper, onion rings, and bacon on top.
• Place a layer of fresh spinach leaves on the bacon and spoon prepared guacamole on top. Place second half of bun on top. Brush top and bottom plates of panini maker with butter, and place the sandwich in the buttered area.
• Close the panini maker and cook until cheese is melted, chicken is warmed, and bun is crispy and lightly browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Serve warm with dill pickle spear.

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN AND ORZO SALAD IN RED PEPPER CUPS

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the orzo, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink, transfer to a bowl, and let cool in the refrigerator.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, oregano, basil, onion powder, salt, and pepper. In a large bowl, stir together the cooked orzo, tomatoes, olives, feta cheese, and chicken breast meat until thoroughly combined. Pour the dressing over the orzo mixture, lightly mix to coat all ingredients with dressing, and spoon into the red pepper halves. Garnish each serving with an oregano sprig.

GRILLED CHICKEN AND TORTELLINI WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER CREAM

Steps:

• Cook tortellini and broccoli as directed on tortellini package. Drain; return tortellini and broccoli to saucepan.
• Meanwhile, puree 1/3 cup roasted peppers in blender. Add Alfredo sauce; blend until mixed.
• Add Alfredo sauce mixture, chicken and 2 tablespoons roasted peppers to tortellini and broccoli in saucepan; mix well. Cook and stir over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally. Spoon into ungreased shallow 1 to 1 1/2-quart casserole. In small bowl, combine butter and bread crumbs; mix well. Sprinkle over top.
• Broil 4 to 6 inches from heat for 1 to 2 minutes or until topping is golden brown.

TERIYAKI CHICKEN, PINEAPPLE AND RED PEPPER KABOBS

Steps:

• Soak bamboo skewers in water to cover for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, cut chicken into 1-inch pieces; place in resealable food-storage plastic bag or container. Add teriyaki sauce; seal bag and shake gently to mix. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes to marinate.
• Heat gas or charcoal grill. Drain chicken, discarding marinade. Thread chicken, pineapple chunks and red pepper pieces onto bamboo skewers in whatever order you wish, dividing evenly among skewers.
• Place kabobs on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 4 to 5 minutes on each side or until chicken is no longer pink in center. Serve immediately.

RED PEPPER CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place the chicken in a 3-qt. slow cooker. In a bowl, combine the beans, tomatoes, red peppers, onion and pepper. Pour over the chicken. Cover and cook on low until chicken is tender, about 6 hours. Serve with rice.

ARUGULA-MANGO SALAD WITH GRILLED PORTOBELLO, SWEET RED PEPPER SAUCE, AND CHICKEN SCALLOPINI

Steps:

• For the marinade, combine soy sauce and cornstarch in a medium-size bowl. Stir until cornstarch is dissolved, then stir in sesame oil, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and ginger. Toss with chicken and let marinate 20 to 30 minutes. For the salsa, combine mangoes, scallions, serrano pepper, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Let sit 20 to 30 minutes. For the salad, whisk together remaining 1 tbsp lemon juice, olive oil and salt and pepper to taste, then toss dressing with watercress. To cook chicken, coat a large skillet with cooking spray and set over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer and cook 3 to 4 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through. To assemble the plates, place 1/4 watercress salad on each plate, then mound 1/4 salsa in the center and arrange chicken strips on top.

ROASTED RED PEPPER CHICKEN

Steps:

• With a very sharp knife, cut pockets into the thickest part of the breast of chicken. Stuff as many pieces of roasted red peppers as you can into pockets of chicken one at a time. Pour bread crumbs into a large plastic bag. Place chicken breasts in the bag with the bread crumbs and shake until well coated.
• In a large skillet, heat oil to a medium-high heat and place chicken in the pan. Cook for 5 minutes on one side then turn, cook for 10 minutes on the other side.
• While cooking the chicken, in an electric blender blend sour cream and a few pieces of red peppers. Flip the chicken one more time and cook 5 more minutes, or until chicken is done.
• Cut the chicken in half and arrange the pieces on a plate. Drizzle with sour cream mixture and sprinkle with feta cheese.

CHICKEN BREAST WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER SANDWICH

Steps:

• Broil or grill chicken breasts (I recommended seasoning it with Worcestershire sauce, a sprinkle of seasoned pepper and garlic salt while cooking).
• Serve chicken on bread topped with remaining ingredients.
• Compliment with condiment of choice: Dijon mustard, mayonnaise and/or ranch dressing.

PASTA WITH CHICKEN AND ROASTED RED PEPPER CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook pasta and drain.
• Use a food processor or blender to chop red peppers to 1/4 inch in size.
• In a large skillet, heat alfredo sauce, red peppers, and chicken over medium-low heat.
• Do not allow sauce to boil; you're just trying to heat it through.
• Add pasta to sauce mixture and mix well.
• (Optional) Serve with parmesan cheese.

CHICKEN AND RED PEPPER STIR FRY

Steps:

• Cut chicken into thin 2 inch (5 cm) long strips; set aside; cut red pepper into strips; set aside; using vegetable peeler remove thin orange rind and cut into julienne strips; set aside.
• Squeeze orange and reserve 1/4 cup (50 ml) juice in small bowl; stir in chicken stock, soy sauce, sugar, cornstarch, sesame oil, pepper flakes and hot pepper sauce; set aside.
• In wok or large skillet, heat 1 tbsp oil over high heat; stir fry chicken until no longer pink inside, 3 or 4 minutes; remove
• chicken and set aside; heat remaining oil in the wok or pan; stir fry gingerroot and garlic for 10 seconds; add orange rind and red pepper, stir fry for 1 minute or until tender crisp; stir in soy sauce mixture; cook, stirring, until thickened.
• Return chicken to wok and stir until heated through.

CHICKEN IN A RED SWEET PEPPER SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine onions, ginger, garlic, almonds, peppers, cumin , coriander, turmeric, cayenne and salt in a food processor or blender. Blend until you have a smooth paste.
• Put the oil in a large, wide non-stick pan and heat til hot.
• Pour in all the paste from the food processor.
• Stir and fry the paste for 10-12 minutes or until you can see the oil forming tiny bubbles around it.
• Put in the chicken, with the water, lemon juice and pepper and bring to a boil.
• Cover, turn heat to ow and simmer gently for 25mins.
• Stir a few times during this cooking period.

CHICKEN BREASTS IN SWEET RED PEPPER SAUCE

Steps:

• Cut chicken breasts in half, and thoroughly wash and dry. Season with salt and pepper.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Meanwhile, heat olive oil over moderately high heat. Add breasts and saute 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until golden.
• Bake in preheated oven 5 to 7 minutes, basting once. Skin should be crisp and springy to touch. Remove from pan and keep warm.
• Discard remaining oil in pan. Add butter and saute shallots until soft but not brown.
• Pour white wine into pan and bring to simmer. Stir, scraping bottom and sides, until liquid is reduced to about Y cup.
• Add chicken stock and reduce liquid to approximately 1 cup, scraping brown bits from pan.
• Add heavy cream and simmer until liquid thickens, being careful not to let it boil over.
• Add pureed peppers and stir until heated through. Place a quarter of the mixture on each of four plates. Put two breast halves on top of each; sprinkle with mixed herbs.

GRILLED CHICKEN WITH RED PEPPER AND BASIL

Steps:

• In a shallow dish, whisk together the lemon juice, vinegar, oil, stock, and garlic. Reserve 3 tablespoons. Add the chicken, turning to coat, and marinate for 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, prepare a stove-top griddle or outdoor grill. Grill the peppers, turning frequently, until charred and wrinkled, about 10 minutes. Remove to parchment paper to cool. Peel over the parchment paper, reserving the juices. Cut the peppers into 1/4-inch strips and place in a bowl. Stir in the collected juices and the reserved marinade. Season with salt and pepper.
• Grill the chicken until the juices run clear when pricked at the thickest point, about 4 minutes per side. Arrange the chicken over the Caramelized Corn with Shallots and spoon the pepper mixture on top. Garnish with the basil.

CHICKEN AND SPINACH POTATO BALLS WITH CREAMY RED PEPPER COULIS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Arrange the potatoes and bell peppers on a baking sheet. Put the chicken breast on a sheet of foil and fold up the sides to make a boat. Drizzle the chicken with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Put on the baking sheet next to the potatoes and bell peppers.
• Bake until the chicken registers 165 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer, about 25 minutes. Remove the chicken, set aside to cool and then finely chop. Continue to bake the bell peppers and potatoes, turning occasionally, until the bell peppers are soft and their skins wrinkly, about 5 minutes more (about 30 minutes total) and until a knife slips easily into the potatoes, about 35 minutes more (about 1 hour total). When the bell peppers are done, put in a bowl, cover and let steam for 10 minutes. Remove the skins and seeds under cold running water and then roughly chop and set aside. When the potatoes are done and cool enough to handle, remove the skins and let cool completely.
• For the red pepper coulis: Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in medium skillet over medium heat. Add half of the onion and cook, stirring, until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the vinegar and half the garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the chopped bell peppers, chicken broth, 2 tablespoons of the cream cheese, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook until reduced by about half, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a food processor and process until smooth. Transfer to a small bowl and set side. Wipe out the skillet.
• For the chicken filling: Heat the remaining tablespoon olive oil in the skillet over medium heat. Add the remaining onion and cook, stirring, until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the spinach and remaining garlic and cook, stirring, until the spinach is completely wilted, about 3 minutes. Add the parsley, chopped chicken, a heaping 1/4 cup cream cheese, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper and stir until smooth and creamy. Set aside to cool. Divide the filling into 12 even mounds and put on a baking sheet.
• For the potato dough: Shred the cooled potatoes on a box grater over a large bowl. Add the remaining cream cheese and 2 teaspoons salt. Use your hands to work into a dough (if the dough is sticky, dip your hands into cold water). Divide into 12 even mounds. Roll each mound into a ball.
• Line a baking sheet or large plate with parchment. Split a ball of potato dough in half. Make a deep pocket in one of the halves and stuff it with a mound of chicken filling. Flatten the other ball half with your palm, cover the filling with it and then pinch and roll until the dough is smooth and sealed. Put on the prepared baking sheet and repeat with the remaining dough and filling to make 12 balls. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet and freeze until the balls are chilled and firm, about 20 minutes.
• Fill a large pot with 3 inches of vegetable oil and bring to 360 degrees F on a deep-fry thermometer over medium heat. Beat the eggs in shallow bowl, put the flour in another shallow bowl and the panko in a third shallow bowl. Add a large pinch of salt to each and whisk. Roll a potato ball in the flour, then dip in the egg, letting the excess drip off, and then coat in the panko. Return to the baking sheet and bread the remaining balls.
• Working in two batches, fry the balls, turning as needed, until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate and sprinkle with salt.
• Spread the coulis on a platter, add the fried balls and garnish with the spinach.

CHICKEN, RED BELL PEPPER, & PESTO PASTA

Steps:

• Cook bell pepper in 2 tsp oil in a small saucepan. Remove from pan.
• Cook whole chicken breast in leftover oil, plus ~2tsp. Remove from pan. Allow to cool. Cut into bite-sized pieces.
• Mix pesto package with water and oil. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Turn heat to low.
• Add chicken and pepper to pesto sauce, cook under low heat, covered, ~5 minutes, until everything's warm.
• Mix pasta into the sauce, pepper, and chicken.
• Keep on low heat, uncovered, 5 minutes to let flavors mingle (or not, if you want more distinct flavor).
• Enjoy!