Pepper Chicken

Ingredients

  • 1 green pepper; cored, seeded, and thinly sliced
  • 1 sweet yellow pepper; cored, seeded, and thinly sliced
  • 1 sweet red pepper; cored, seeded, and thinly sliced
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 6 chicken breast; about 6 ounces each
  • 3 cups brown rice
  • 6 slices fontina cheese; 1 ounce each

Directions

  1. Prepare rice following package directions
  2. While rice is cooking, saute peppers in 1 tablespoon oil in large skillet over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes or until softened. Season with half the salt, half the Italian seasoning, and half the black pepper. Remove peppers to plate; keep warm
  3. Heat remaining oil in skillet. Season chicken with remaining salt, Italian seasoning, and pepper. Add to skillet’ cook about 4 minutes on each side or until internal temperature registers 170F.
  4. Evenly divide half of peppers over top of each chicken breast. Place 1 slice of cheese on each; top with remaining peppers. Cover; leave on top of stove until cheese is melted, 1-2 minutes.
  5. Serve with rice.