Chicken Scallops with Peppers in a Pan: A Quick and Tasty Dish
If you are looking for a dish that combines quick preparation and irresistible flavor, chicken scallops with peppers in a pan are the perfect choice.
This recipe is ideal for those who have little time but do not want to give up on a delicious and nutritious meal.
The peppers, with their sweet and slightly smoky taste, perfectly match the tenderness of the chicken, creating a harmony of flavors that will conquer all palates.
In a few simple steps, you can bring to the table a colorful and appetizing dish, perfect for a family dinner or with friends.
The chicken scallops with peppers are a great solution for those who want a complete and satisfying meal without spending hours in the kitchen.
Get ready to surprise your guests with this easy and quick recipe, which will soon become your ace up your sleeve.
Below, as always, I leave you other recipes with chicken slices and then we go right under the photo, as always, to discover how to prepare the Chicken Scallops with Peppers!!
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Economical
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 4 People
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Spring, Summer, and Autumn
Ingredients for Chicken Scallops with Peppers
- 1 chicken breast (in thick slices)
- 2 peppers (red)
- 4 tablespoons tomato sauce (or 60 g of cherry tomatoes)
- to taste flour (to flour the chicken slices)
- 2 pinches salt
- to taste black pepper
- 2 sprigs basil
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Half glass white wine
Preparation of Chicken Scallops with Peppers
Regional Variations of Chicken with Peppers
Besides chicken breast, this recipe can also be made using other parts of the animal, such as thighs or drumsticks, depending on regional traditions.
First, coat the chicken slices in flour and shake off the excess.
Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large pan with high edges and quickly brown the chicken scallops for a few minutes.
Meanwhile, clean the peppers and cut them into strips.
Once the scallops are browned, remove them from the pan and set aside.
Add the pepper strips and tomato sauce to the pan, salt, pepper, and cook for 10 minutes.
If you prefer, you can use halved cherry tomatoes to add more body to the cooking base.
When the peppers are cooked but still intact, add the chicken scallops, stir to flavor.
Deglaze with white wine allowing it to evaporate.
Finish cooking the chicken slices with peppers for another 10 minutes making sure the cooking base thickens.
Once cooked, sprinkle with fresh basil and serve.
Variants
If you want to make it richer, you can also sauté a clove of garlic or finely chopped onion in a pan before adding the peppers.
How to Store Chicken Scallops with Peppers
You can store them in the fridge tightly sealed in an airtight container for 2 days.
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