Chicken Manchego Recipe

Name: Chicken Manchego
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 5 ounces manchego cheese or 1 cup manchego cheese; 1/2 cup roasted red pepper; 2 teaspoons lemon zest; 3 tablespoons slivered almonds (optional); 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 3/4 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts; 2 teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning

Servings: persons

5 ounces manchego cheese or 1 cup manchego cheese
1/2 cup roasted red pepper
2 teaspoons lemon zest
3 tablespoons slivered almonds (optional)
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 3/4 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning

1
Dice cheese and red peppers into small bite-size pieces.
2
Zest/grate lemon peel (no white).
3
Combine cheese, red peppers, lemon zest, almonds, 3 tablespoons olive oil, oregano, salt, pepper, and red pepper; let stand 15-20 minutes for flavors to blend.
4
Preheat grill pan on medium-high 2-3 minutes. Coat chicken with 1 tablespoon olive oil; sprinkle with lemon pepper (wash hands). Place chicken in pan; grill 4-5 minutes on each side or until 165 degrees.
5
Slice chicken; top with cheese mixture and serve.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 ounces manchego cheese or 1 cup manchego cheese, 1/2 cup roasted red pepper, 2 teaspoons lemon zest, 3 tablespoons slivered almonds (optional), and more.

Yes, Chicken Manchego falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Manchego

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