Name: Cheesy Baked Chicken Breast And Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 22 min
Total time: 37 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, about 1.5 pounds total (Pound to even thickness for even cooking.); 2 bell peppers, any color, sliced into thin strips (Choose whichever colors you prefer.); 1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced (Keep slices thin for even cooking.); 1 cup mushrooms, sliced (optional but delicious) (Optional for added flavor.); 2 tablespoons olive oil (For tossing vegetables and drizzling over chicken.); 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika or regular paprika; 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning or dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes for a little heat, optional; 1/2 cup chicken broth or water (Keeps the dish moist.); 1 to 1.5 cups shredded cheese, such as mozzarella, provolone, Monterey Jack, or a blend (For topping before finishing in the oven.); to taste Fresh parsley or basil for garnish

Description

A simple yet comforting dish featuring juicy chicken, sweet roasted peppers, and bubbling cheese, perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, about 1.5 pounds total (Pound to even thickness for even cooking.)
2 bell peppers, any color, sliced into thin strips (Choose whichever colors you prefer.)
1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced (Keep slices thin for even cooking.)
1 cup mushrooms, sliced (optional but delicious) (Optional for added flavor.)
2 tablespoons olive oil (For tossing vegetables and drizzling over chicken.)
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika or regular paprika
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning or dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes for a little heat, optional
1/2 cup chicken broth or water (Keeps the dish moist.)
1 to 1.5 cups shredded cheese, such as mozzarella, provolone, Monterey Jack, or a blend (For topping before finishing in the oven.)
to taste Fresh parsley or basil for garnish

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Instructions

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly oil your baking dish.
Slice the peppers, onions, and mushrooms. Keep the slices thin.
Pat the chicken breasts dry and pound to even thickness if necessary.
Mix olive oil, salt, and spices, and rub onto the chicken.
Toss the sliced vegetables with olive oil and a pinch of salt.

Cooking

Layer the vegetables in the baking dish and nestle the seasoned chicken on top.
Pour the broth around the edges.
Bake uncovered for 18 to 22 minutes, checking that the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
Top with shredded cheese and return to the oven for an additional 3 to 5 minutes until melted.
Optional: Use the broil setting for 1 to 2 minutes to achieve golden spots on the cheese.

Serving

Let the dish rest for 5 minutes, then garnish with fresh herbs and serve.

Notes

For added richness, drizzle with balsamic or lemon juice before serving. You can also add cherry tomatoes in the last 10 minutes of baking for extra flavor.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 22 minutes
Category: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food