Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Chicken with Mushrooms

Ingredients

• 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp shallot diced
• 8 oz boneless skinless chicken breast cubed
• 1 1/2 cups mushrooms sliced
• Sea salt and black pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
• 4 oz roasted red peppers
• 1/2 lemon juiced
• 2 garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley for garnish

Method

1. 1Heat oil in large skillet over medium temperature.
2. 2Add diced shallot and sauté 2-3 minutes until softened.
3. 3Add cubed chicken and sliced mushrooms to pan.
4. 4Season with salt and pepper and cook about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned.
5. 5Meanwhile combine ricotta, roasted red peppers, lemon juice and garlic in blender.
6. 6Blend until smooth, adding splash of water if sauce is too thick to blend.
7. 7Pour ricotta mixture into pan with chicken and stir well.
8. 8Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 5-7 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and everything to cook through.
9. 9Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
10. 10Divide evenly between bowls and top with fresh parsley.