Roasted Pink Pepper Hen Bake Recipe

Our household loves this baked hen breast with roasted pink peppers and basil, all gently cooked in a citrus broth. I’m at all times on the hunt for brand spanking new methods to prepare dinner hen breasts, and this recipe is an ideal match!

A pantry staple in our house is at all times a jar of roasted pink peppers. They’re so versatile, colourful, and full of taste, making them excellent for every thing from salads and sandwiches to dips and casseroles. The truth is, a type of jars impressed the creation of this recipe. Their shiny pink coloration makes the dish actually pop!

Past the peppers, we add recent basil, orange juice, lemon juice, and garlic. This casserole comes collectively in minutes and is unbelievable served with cilantro lime rice, cooked quinoa, or mashed cauliflower, all of that are nice for absorbing the scrumptious cooking liquid. For extra, see this listing of 10 baked hen recipes!

Key Components

• Hen Breasts: I take advantage of skinless, boneless hen breasts on this recipe. They work completely, staying extremely juicy as a result of they gently simmer within the citrus broth, nearly like poached hen.
• Roasted Pink Peppers: For comfort, jarred roasted pink peppers are an awesome choice. Nonetheless, in the event you’re feeling bold, you’ll be able to definitely roast your individual (we present you ways in our roasted pink pepper hummus recipe!).
• Garlic: We solely want one clove, nevertheless it perfumes the citrus broth properly.
• Orange and Lemon Juice: Should you can, use freshly squeezed orange and lemon juice. They are going to be much less candy.
• Basil: I like the pop of pink from the peppers and the pop of inexperienced from recent basil. It additionally perfumes the citrus broth, making this a brilliant summery hen dish. I like it.
• Butter: This recipe is absolutely mild on its toes (and completely works as a high-protein hen recipe, by the best way!). A small quantity of butter provides simply sufficient fats to offer the citrus broth a splendidly silky texture. It actually transforms the broth with out making the dish heavy.

Initially, I referred to this as a hen casserole since we’re utilizing a casserole dish, however I noticed that is perhaps complicated, as casseroles are sometimes heartier than this mild and summery dish.

No matter we name it, you’ll line up sliced hen breasts, alternating them with roasted pink peppers and basil, then pour over your citrus broth and bake. You possibly can see how in our photograph above. Really easy, and that liquid you see across the hen is pure gold! Don’t go away it behind. It’s nice over rice or simply slurped with a spoon.