With leftover chicken cutlets already nicely cut into bite-sized pieces by my thoughtful hubby, I knew Sunday dinner would be some kind of one-pot meal.
Boxed chicken broth, minced garlic, diced red bell pepper, fresh baby spinach, and Campbell’s Healthy Request cream of mushroom were my go-to ingredients for supper. Little did I know that sauteeing the red bell pepper for 7-8 minutes in EVOO would give the entire dish a delicious smoky flavor. Wow.
Like many other people, one of our New Year’s resolutions is to eat more healthy ingredients. My kids, 7-years-old and 3-years-old, gobbled up their garlic chicken sauce and green beans, which I served over leftover Barilla Plus angel hair pasta. The adults enjoyed the garlic chicken sauce with a side of green beans and leftover roasted potatoes; there were murmurs of ‘Wow’ and ‘Mmmm.’ Yes, it’s completely gone.
Smoky Garlic Chicken Sauce
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Ingredients
- 1-2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
- 8-12 oz. fresh baby spinach
- Healthy Request Cream of Mushroom condensed soup
- 2 cups lower sodium chicken broth
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 cups bite-size boneless, skinless chicken breast or tenders
- 1 – 1.5 tablespoons EVOO (extra virgin olive oil)
Heat pot on lower medium heat, add EVOO and stir to coat bottom. Add chopped red bell peppers, cook for 7-8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add minced garlic, stir for 15-20 seconds before pouring in about 1 cup of chicken broth. Scoop the Cream of Mushroom soup into the pot and stir. Sprinkle in the nutmeg. Toss in the baby spinach, and give the mixture a few stirs. Add the chicken. Cover with lid and turn down to low. Let simmer for 10 minutes. Serve with pasta, potatoes, or rice. Enjoy!
What’s for dinner at your house on Sunday nights?
Photo credit: Kelly Estes
This looks like it should be really good. The textures appear to fit with the flavors. Are the peppers cooked in? Or are they pulled out and added again when the meal is cooked?
I ask because red peppers can easily become overcooked and slimy.
David,
The red bell peppers are sauteed for a few minutes, and then the rest of the recipe comes together fairly quickly. The peppers were not slimy at all. If you try this recipe, let me know how it goes!