Chicken with Peppers and Potatoes in Tomato Sauce
A cozy dish featuring tender chicken, colorful peppers, and potatoes simmered in a rich tomato sauce, perfect for family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 Bell peppers (red, yellow, green, sliced)
- 2 Potatoes (Russet or Yukon Gold, chopped)
- 1 can Tomato sauce
- 1 Onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Herbs (Thyme or Basil)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Wash, peel, and chop potatoes. Slice bell peppers and onion, and mince garlic.
- Heat up the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sear the chicken breasts for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Add the chopped onion to the pan and stir for 2-3 minutes until translucent.
- Toss in the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Mix in the bell peppers and potato chunks. Cook for another 5 minutes.
- Pour in the tomato sauce and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Season with herbs, salt, and pepper, stirring to combine.
- Simmer for 20-25 minutes, covering the skillet until chicken is cooked through.
- Check for doneness; chicken should reach 165°F.
- Serve with crusty bread or over rice.
Notes
For a thicker sauce, let it simmer uncovered for an extra 5 minutes. Adjust seasonings to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken, peppers, potatoes, tomato sauce, comfort food, rustic recipes