Quick Chicken Puttanesca
Transform dinner into a Mediterranean escape with this Quick Chicken Puttanesca, a vibrant one-skillet dish bursting with bold flavors. Juicy chicken breasts are seared to golden perfection, then simmered in a zesty sauce of crushed tomatoes, briny kalamata olives, tangy capers, and a hint of spice from red pepper flakes. Infused with garlic and oregano, this dish is ready in just 35 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights. Serve it over a bed of tender pasta or alongside crusty bread to soak up every drop of the rich, savory sauce. With its simple preparation and gourmet taste, this recipe is a delicious way to elevate your dinner table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 0.5 cup kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- cooked pasta or crusty bread (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Remove from skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium and add the minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, kalamata olives, capers, and dried oregano. Mix well and let the sauce simmer for 5 minutes.
Return the chicken to the skillet, nestling it into the sauce. Spoon some sauce over the chicken.
Cover the skillet and cook for an additional 10-12 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the dish before serving.
Serve the chicken with the sauce over cooked pasta or alongside crusty bread, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
485 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.5 g | 22% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.6 g | 18% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 148 mg | 49% | |
| Sodium | 1008 mg | 44% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.7 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.6 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.7 g | ||
| Protein | 58.2 g | 116% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 85 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 913 mg | 19% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
