Italian Style Chicken and Peppers

By nancystrini

So easy, lovely in the dish, good enough for company. Adjust baking time and amounts of all ingredients for larger chicken breasts.

Ingredients

• 2 cups meatless pasta sauce
• 2 t olive oil
• 1 medium green pepper, finely chopped
• 4 oz. cream cheese, softened
• 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 oz. each)
• 1/4 t salt
• 1/8 t pepper
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella (part skim)

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425 Place pasta sauce in a microwave-safe bowl; microwave, covered, on high for 3-4 minutes or until hot, stirring after two minutes.

Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add green pepper; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until tender. Transfer to a small bowl; stir in cream cheese.

Arrange chicken in a greased 13 x 9 baking dish; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Spoon pepper mixture onto chicken. Pour warmed sauce over top. Place mozzarella over sauce.

Bake, covered, 23-30 minutes or until thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165.