Name: Savory Italian Chicken with Peppers and Meat Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts; 4 slices of your preferred meat (e.g., ham, prosciutto, or salami); 1 red bell pepper, sliced; 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced; 1 onion, sliced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning; Salt and pepper to taste; Fresh basil leaves, for garnish

Description

This Savory Italian Chicken with Peppers and Meat is a flavorful and colorful dish featuring juicy chicken breasts cooked to perfection and topped with your choice of cured meat. Sautéed bell peppers, onions, and garlic complement the savory flavors, enhanced with Italian seasoning and fresh basil garnish. Ready in 30 minutes, this recipe is perfect for a simple yet impressive weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Meat

4 chicken breasts
4 slices of your preferred meat (e.g., ham, prosciutto, or salami)

Vegetables

1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
1 onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced

Other Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh basil leaves, for garnish

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Instructions

Prepare the skillet and chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken breasts evenly with salt, pepper, and dried Italian seasoning to infuse flavor before cooking.
Cook the chicken: Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the hot skillet and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side until they develop a golden brown crust and are fully cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside to rest.
Sauté the vegetables: In the same skillet, add the sliced red and yellow bell peppers, sliced onion, and minced garlic. Sauté the vegetables for 5-7 minutes until they soften and become aromatic, incorporating the leftover flavors from the chicken.
Add the meat topping: Place a slice of your chosen cured meat over each chicken breast and return the chicken to the skillet. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to allow the meat to warm up and crisp slightly.
Garnish and serve: Serve the chicken breasts topped with the crispy meat alongside the sautéed peppers and onions. Garnish with fresh basil leaves for a fragrant and fresh finish.

Notes

You can use any cured meat such as prosciutto, ham, or salami depending on your preference.
Make sure not to overcrowd the skillet when cooking chicken to ensure even browning.
Fresh basil adds a lovely aromatic flavor but can be omitted if unavailable.
For a spicier twist, add red pepper flakes during the vegetable sauté step.
Cooking times may vary slightly depending on thickness of chicken breasts; use a meat thermometer to ensure internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).