Chicken With Tri Color Peppers Recipes

TRI-COLOUR SWEET PEPPER SOUP

Steps:

• NOTE: Directions are for the original Sweet Pepper Soup. Sometimes, however, I like to "mix things up". For my second version, I reduce the chicken broth to 4 cups, add 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes (I use Del Monte Petite Diced Tomatoes), 1-2 teaspoons of Dijon Mustard, and 1 cup of sour cream. It is a thicker, heartier soup that is equally enjoyable, just different.
• Melt one tablespoon of the butter over medium heat in a large Dutch Oven.
• Sweat the onions for 5 minutes until translucent and slightly yellow. I keep them covered during this process. If necessary, add additional tablespoon of butter so the onions do not burn.
• Add the three different coloured peppers, stirring well, to mix the soft onions and butter with the peppers. Set timer for 15 minutes; every 5 minutes, stir the peppers and onions and "taste test" the peppers to YOUR degree of doneness. We really enjoy a very soft pepper so it takes the full 15 minutes to achieve that texture.
• Add the six cups of chicken broth and the teaspoon of paprika and stir well, until combined. ( if using the can of diced tomatoes, use FOUR cups of chicken broth and the can of diced tomatoes).
• Bring the soup to a boil, reduce down to a simmer and cover. Every 5 minutes, gently stir the soup. Simmer for 30 minutes.
• If you choose to make this a richer soup, use an immersion stick blender to blend up the soup until it is coloured flecks of the peppers. Add the sour cream and Dijon mustard, stir well until heated. DO NOT BOIL!
• Serve immediately.

GRILLED CHICKEN AND TRI-COLOR PEPPERS WITH CHIMICHURRI SAUCE - W

Steps:

• Place parsley, cilantro, garlic, water, vinegar, oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper in bowl of a blender. Blend on high, pulsing, until a smooth sauce is formed; set aside.
• Coat a stovetop grill pan with cooking spray. Heat over medium-high heat. Place chicken in pan and grill until cooked through, about 3 to 4 minutes per side; remove from grill pan, cover to keep warm and set aside.
• Off heat, recoat grill pan with cooking spray. Place peppers in pan and cook until grill marks show on peppers, about 3 minutes per side. Serve chicken and peppers drizzled with chimichurri sauce.

TRI-COLOR PASTA SALAD WITH CHICKEN AND PEPPERS

Steps:

• Cook rotini according to directions on the package; drain.
• Cut all peppers in smaller pieces.
• Combine with the drained and cooled down rotini, cooked chicken breast cubes and parsley.
• In a separate bowl, make the vinaigrette with oil, vinegar, zest (and optional chopped capers).
• Mix all together and season to taste.
• Chill covered in fridge for 30 minutes for the flavors to mix.
• Serve on a lettuce leaf.

CHICKEN WITH TRI-COLOR PEPPERS

Steps:

• Sauté onion in olive oil until soft, then add chicken pieces and garlic. Cook until chicken is cooked through. Add peppers and wine and cook until peppers are cooked, but still firm, and liquid is slightly reduced. Serve with pasta of your choice.

CHICKEN WITH TRI-COLOR PEPPERS

Steps:

• Sauté onion in olive oil until soft, then add chicken pieces and garlic. Cook until chicken is cooked through. Add peppers and wine and cook until peppers are cooked, but still firm, and liquid is slightly reduced. Serve with pasta of your choice.