The Olive Bin

Italian-Style Chicken & Peppers

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Place pasta sauce in a microwave-safe bowl; microwave, covered, on high for 3-4 minutes or until hot, stirring halfway. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add green pepper; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until tender. Transfer to a small bowl; stir in cream cheese. Arange chicken in a greased 9x13" baking dish; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Spoon pepper mixture onto chicken. Pour warmed sauce over top. Place cheese over sauce. Bake, covered, 23-30 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165 degrees F. Remove from oven. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar, and serve immediately.
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Ingredients

Number Of Servings: 4

2 C meatless pasta sauce
2 tsp of The Olive Bin's Tuscan Herb Olive Oil
1 medium green pepper, finely chopped
4 oz cream cheese, softened
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 oz each)
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
4 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 T of The Olive Bin's Traditional 18-Year Balsamic Vinegar

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Place pasta sauce in a microwave-safe bowl; microwave, covered, on high for 3-4 minutes or until hot, stirring halfway.
  2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add green pepper; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until tender. Transfer to a small bowl; stir in cream cheese.
  3. Arange chicken in a greased 9x13" baking dish; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Spoon pepper mixture onto chicken. Pour warmed sauce over top. Place cheese over sauce. Bake, covered, 23-30 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165 degrees F.
  4. Remove from oven. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar, and serve immediately.

Additional Info

Adapted from Taste of Home recipe

Associated Products

Denissimo 25-Year Dark Balsamic
Traditional 18-Year Dark Balsamic
Tuscan Herb Olive Oil