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Skillet Chicken and Bell Peppers

This skillet chicken and bell peppers recipe is quick and easy to prepare any night of the week. Comes out tasting so flavorful and delicious with little preparation.

Course Dinner, Main Course, Main Meal
Cuisine American, Cajun, Greek, Mediterranean
Keyword bell peppers, chicken, sauteed chicken, skillet chicken, skillet chicken and bell peppers, stir-fry
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Author Tori and Pam

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless chicken breasts, cut into strips or chunks 
  • 1 large green, yellow and red bell pepper, cut into strips (Or use any combination of peppers of choice)
  • 1 - 2 garlic cloves chopped or, garlic powder to taste
  • 1 tsp dried oregano or Italian seasoning 
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, this is optional for a little heat
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground pepper
  • 2 - 3 tbsps olive oil 

Instructions

  1. Rinse chicken cutlets in cool water and pat dry with paper towels. Cut into medium chunks or strips.  Season with above seasonings. In a large non stick skillet or fry pan, add 1-2 tablespoons oil,  let heat up just for a few seconds. Toss chicken in. Sprinkle seasoning over and toss until chicken is done with some charred edges. Should be no pink inside and clear juices running through. Put chicken on a place an cover with foil to stay warm. Add 1 more tablespoon olive oil in same pan, toss in prepared peppers. Add a little more seasoning. Cook just until softened and if you like them charred, let cook a little longer. Add garlic if using and toss to soften. Or, sprinkle in the garlic powder and toss. Add back the chicken and toss together with the peppers. Taste for more seasoning if needed. Serve alone or over rice. Plate up and enjoy!