Name: Pepperonata with potatoes and chicken recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: Serves: 4
Ingredients: Ingredients; 450g (1lb) British new potatoes; 2 tbsp extra virgin oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 chicken breast fillets (approx 300g/10oz), diced; 2 red and 2 yellow peppers, seeded and thickly sliced; 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped; 2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes; 75g (3oz) black olives; 1 tsp dried mixed Italian herbs; Small handful basil leaves

By Jessica Dady

published 2 August 2019

in Recipes

A traditional Italian stew of onions and fresh peppers, which goes wonderfully with fresh chicken.

Ingredients

Ingredients
450g (1lb) British new potatoes
2 tbsp extra virgin oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 chicken breast fillets (approx 300g/10oz), diced
2 red and 2 yellow peppers, seeded and thickly sliced
2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes
75g (3oz) black olives
1 tsp dried mixed Italian herbs
Small handful basil leaves

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Method

Cut the potatoes into halves or quarters, so they are roughly 2.5cm/1" pieces, put into a pan of boiling water and cook for 5 minutes, drain
Meanwhile, heat a large sauté pan with lid and add the oil. Add the onion and chicken and fry for 3-4 minutes to soften. Add the potatoes, peppers and garlic and stir together for 2 minutes. Pour in the tomatoes, add the olives and dried herbs then bring to simmer
Cover the pan and cook for 30 minutes or until the potatoes are tender
Shred the basil then adds to the dish, seasoning with salt and pepper if needed

Top Tip for making Pepperonata with potatoes and chicken

This dish would make a delicious light meal served with crusty bread.Omit the chicken and serve as an accompaniment to grilled chicken or lamb chopsFor extra flavour add some dried chilli flakes according to taste

Jessica Dady is Food Editor at GoodtoKnow and has over 12 years of experience as a digital editor, specialising in all things food, recipes, and SEO. From the must-buy seasonal food hampers and advent calendars for Christmas to the family-friendly air fryers that’ll make dinner time a breeze, Jessica loves trying and testing various food products to find the best of the best for the busy parents among us. Over the years of working with GoodtoKnow, Jessica has had the privilege of working alongside Future’s Test Kitchen to create exclusive videos - as well as writing, testing, and shooting her own recipes. When she’s not embracing the great outdoors with her family at the weekends, Jessica enjoys baking up a storm in the kitchen with her favourite bakes being chocolate chip cookies, cupcakes, and a tray of gooey chocolate brownies.