Seared Chicken And Peppers With Cilantro Sauce Recipe

Name: Seared Chicken And Peppers With Cilantro Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup picante sauce; 4 (4-ounce) skinned, boned chicken breast halves; 1 red bell pepper, quartered lengthwise; 1 yellow bell pepper, quartered lengthwise; 1 garlic clove, peeled; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded; 1 1/2 cups fresh cilantro leaves; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour; 1/3 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth; 1/4 teaspoon salt; Cooking spray; Fresh cilantro sprigs (optional)

Servings: persons

1/2 cup picante sauce
4 (4-ounce) skinned, boned chicken breast halves
1 red bell pepper, quartered lengthwise
1 yellow bell pepper, quartered lengthwise
1 garlic clove, peeled
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded
1 1/2 cups fresh cilantro leaves
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1/3 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon salt
Cooking spray
Fresh cilantro sprigs (optional)

1
Combine first 4 ingredients in a large zip-top plastic bag; seal and marinate in refrigerator for 20 minutes.
2
Prepare grill or broiler.
3
Drop the garlic and jalapeno through food chute with food processor on, and process until minced. Add cilantro leaves; process until finely minced. Heat oil in a small saucepan over medium heat until hot. Add flour; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly with a whisk. Add cilantro mixture, broth, and salt; cook 4 minutes or until slightly thick, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; keep warm.
4
Remove the chicken and bell pepper pieces from bag, and reserve marinade. Place chicken and bell pepper pieces on grill rack or broiler pan coated with cooking spray. Cook 5 minutes on each side or until the chicken is done, basting with marinade. Divide cilantro sauce evenly among 4 plates. Arrange the chicken and bell pepper pieces on top of the sauce. Garnish with cilantro sprigs, if desired.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup picante sauce, 4 (4-ounce) skinned, boned chicken breast halves, 1 red bell pepper, quartered lengthwise, 1 yellow bell pepper, quartered lengthwise, and more.

Yes, Seared Chicken And Peppers With Cilantro Sauce 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.

Seared Chicken And Peppers With Cilantro Sauce

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