chicken with avocado and roasted pepper cream

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients For chicken with avocado and roasted pepper cream

  • 3
    bell peppers, colors of choice
  • 1 c
    rice, uncooked
  • 2 c
    heavy cream
  • 1 Tbsp
    vegetable oil
  • 6
    chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2
    avocados
  • 1/2 c
    sour cream

How To Make chicken with avocado and roasted pepper cream

  • 1
    Preheat oven broiler.
  • 2
    Arrange peppers on roasting pan.
  • 3
    Place under hot broiler, about 5 inches from heat; cook until skin turns black.
  • 4
    Turn frequently to char all sides.
  • 5
    Remove peppers from roasting pan and place in a plastic bag.
  • 6
    Close tightly and allow to steam 10 minutes.
  • 7
    Cook rice according to package directions.
  • 8
    When rice is done, remove from heat and keep warm.
  • 9
    Carefully remove peppers from bag.
  • 10
    When peppers are cool enough to handle, slip off and discard charred skins.
  • 11
    Hold peppers under cold running water to make peeling easier.
  • 12
    Chop peppers coarsely.
  • 13
    In work bowl of food processor, combine peppers with 1 cup heavy cream.
  • 14
    Process until smooth.
  • 15
    Stir in remaining cream; set aside.
  • 16
    Heat vegetable oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • 17
    Cook chicken breasts until brown on both sides.
  • 18
    Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • 19
    Pour cream mixture over chicken.
  • 20
    When mixture comes to a boil, reduce heat to a vigorous simmer.
  • 21
    Cook until sauce is reduced and slightly thickened, about 20 to 30 minutes.
  • 22
    Adjust seasoning to taste.
  • 23
    Right before serving, peel and thinly slice avocados.
  • 24
    Remove chicken breasts from heat and stir sour cream into sauce.
  • 25
    Serve chicken breasts over rice with plenty of sauce and garnish with avocado slices.

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