Turnips 2 Tangerines: Chicken with Peppers and Tomatoes

February 29, 2016

Chicken with Peppers and Tomatoes

On the Menu Today~
Chicken with Peppers and Tomatoes

Chicken with Peppers and Tomatoes
is a wonderful dinner option.
This dish can be made in your slow cooker or
on the stovetop.




Round out this meal with
basmati rice and
vegetable of your choice.




Chicken with Peppers and Tomatoes

Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 6 mini sweet peppers, sliced
  • 1 small onion, sliced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup white wine or water
Cooking Directions
  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté peppers, onion and garlic in olive oil for 5 to 7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add chicken breasts, brown 5 minutes, turn over and brown an additional 5 minutes. Stir in chicken broth. Remove pan from heat and set aside.
  2. In a 5 quart slow cooker, combine remaining ingredients. Add chicken/pepper mixture. Cook on low for 4 to 6 hours.
  3. Stovetop directions:
  4. In a large skillet, over medium heat, saute' peppers, onion and garlic in olive oil for 5 to 7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add chicken breasts, brown 5 minutes, turn over and brown another 5 minutes. Stir in chicken broth, heat to a boiling, reduce heat to medium low. Sprinkle chicken with oregano and basil. Stir in tomato paste, diced tomatoes and white wine or water. Cover, simmer for 30 to 45 minutes or until chicken is tender and no longer pink inside.

Chicken, Slow Cooker, Crock Pot, Tomato, Peppers


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