Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Chicken

Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Chicken

from kierstenhickman.com
25 min
4 servings

This creamy roasted red pepper chicken is easy to throw together and goes great with roasted vegetables!

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. chicken tenderloins
  • 1 Tbsp butter
  • 2 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1/2 cup roasted red peppers (diced)
  • 2 oz. cream cheese (cubed)
  • 3/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup shaved parmesan cheese
  • Salt & pepper

Directions

  1. 1

    Season both sides of the chicken tenderloins with salt and pepper.

  2. 2

    Heat up a skillet over medium heat with 1/2 of the tablespoon of butter.

  3. 3

    Cook the chicken tenderloins in the skillet on each side for 3-4 minutes, or until the chicken is no longer pink on the inside.

  4. 4

    Turn off the heat and remove the cooked chicken to a plate.

  5. 5

    Add in the other 1/2 tablespoon of butter to the skillet and turn the heat back on. Sprinkle in the diced roasted red peppers and the minced garlic cloves. Stir and cook for about 3 minutes.

  6. 6

    Pour in the broth, then add in the cream cheese cubes. Break up the cream cheese with a wooden spoon until it is fully incorporated into the sauce

  7. 7

    Sprinkle in the parmesan cheese, mix until melted.

  8. 8

    Add the chicken back into the skillet, pouring some of the sauce over the tenderloins. Heat up for one more minute, then serve with roasted vegetables.