Diced chicken and red peppers cream sauce

diced chicken red peppers

Diced chicken in red peppers cream sauce: I am here to show why, if you like bell peppers or capsicums, this plate is definitely for you! There is something magical that happens to bell red peppers or capsicums once blended and mixed with chicken: they become a whole new vegetable!

This recipe uses the peppers for the sauce base, giving you a reddish velvety sauce. It is made by first sautéing diced chicken that has been cooked in Italian red wine, then add the creamy sauce plus olives and capers: simply AMAZING!

Words are not enough to describe the unbelievable flavors of this sauce! The red peppers cream turns this recipe into a restaurant-quality dish that you will definitely want to add to your regular Italian lunch/dinner rotations.

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Diced chicken and red peppers cream sauce

Diced chicken in red peppers cream sauce: I am here to show why, if you like bell peppers or capsicums, this plate is definitely for you!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Indicative Cost: $10
Complexity: Easy

Equipment

  • blender
  • Pan

Ingredients

  • 400 gr chicken diced
  • 2 red peppers
  • 1 glass red wine
  • 1/2 red onion
  • 60 gr black olives pitted
  • 40 gr capers
  • garlic
  • salt and pepper

Procedure

  • Finely chop half of a red onion and let it sweat in a pan with extra-virgin olive oil;
  • De-seed and dice 2 red peppers, then add them to the pan. Put the lid on and let all cook for 10-15 minutes (add some water as well);
  • Once the peppers are still crunchy but softer, put everything into a blender and blend to create a creamy sauce;
  • In the same pan where you cooked the peppers, toss the diced chicken and a glass of red wine. Put the lid on and let it cook for 15 minutes or so;
  • Once the chicken is cooked, add the red peppers cream and let the flavours come together;
  • Add the olives and the capers, keep cooking for 5-7 minutes more;
  • ENJOY!

Video

Italian Food Boss Special Tip

Use a full-bodied Italian red wine to cook your chicken in. It will make all tastes better!
Italian Food Boss

Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts
Diced chicken and red peppers cream sauce
Amount Per Serving
Calories 201 Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Fat 10g15%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 36mg12%
Sodium 549mg24%
Potassium 311mg9%
Carbohydrates 7g2%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 10g20%
Vitamin A 2003IU40%
Vitamin C 78mg95%
Calcium 29mg3%
Iron 1mg6%
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet. Values are not medical advice, to be used as reference only!

Other Info

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
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