Chicken and Peppers Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 Tablespoons olive oil (divided)
• 1 medium yellow onion (finely chopped)
• 1 medium bell pepper (finely chopped)
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms (finely chopped)
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt (divided)
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
• Ground black pepper (to taste)
• 2 medium cloves garlic (diced)
• 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 3 large breasts, washed and dried)
• 1/8 teaspoon paprika
• 1 cup hard freshly grated cheese of choice (pizza mozzarella, marble, and sharp cheddar are all great options, 75 grams)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 450 F.

2. 2

   Heat a large oven safe skillet over medium...: Heat a large oven safe skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add 1 Tablespoon olive oil and swirl to coat the pan.

3. 3

   Add the onion and pepper. Saute on medium...: Add the onion and pepper. Saute on medium heat until softening and the onion begins to turn translucent (about 5 min).

4. 4

   Add the mushrooms, stir to combine, and cook...: Add the mushrooms, stir to combine, and cook for an additional 3 - 5 minutes (or until the mushrooms are browned and it looks like most of the liquid released has evaporated).

5. 5

   Sprinkle on 1/2 teaspoon salt, pepper to taste,...: Sprinkle on 1/2 teaspoon salt, pepper to taste, and add the garlic. Stir to combine and saute until aromatic (about 30 seconds).

6. 6

   Lay the chicken breasts on top of the...: Lay the chicken breasts on top of the sauteed vegetables. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and the paprika over the chicken from a height of 12” (sprinkling the seasonings from high up ensures an even coating on the chicken). Drizzle the remaining 1/2 Tablespoon olive oil over the chicken. Lightly rub the oil and spices into the chicken.

7. 7

   Bake the chicken for 20 - 25 minutes,...: Bake the chicken for 20 - 25 minutes, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 F.

8. 8

   Remove from the oven, sprinkle with cheese, turn...: Remove from the oven, sprinkle with cheese, turn the oven to broil, and broil for 1 - 2 minutes, or until the cheese is hot and bubbly.

9. 9

   Use a slotted spatula to transfer each serving...: Use a slotted spatula to transfer each serving of chicken breast to a plate, and then top it with the baked vegetables.