Chicken Puttanesca Bowl

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-02 · Updated 2026-04-02

A lean, protein-packed dinner featuring herb-marinated chicken breast with a robust tomato-olive sauce, perfect for warm spring evenings. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe (gluten-free), ready in about 45 minutes, pairs chicken breast, olive oil, dried oregano for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken breast
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 14 oz canned diced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup kalamata olives
• 2 tbsp capers
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup chicken broth
• 2 cups cooked quinoa

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pound 1 lb chicken breast to 1/2-inch thickness, then rub with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp dried oregano, and 1 tsp dried basil. Let marinate for 10 minutes while preparing sauce.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 6 minutes per side until golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F; set aside.
3. Step 3: In the same skillet, add 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in 14 oz canned diced tomatoes, 1/2 cup kalamata olives, 2 tbsp capers, 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, and 1/4 cup chicken broth.
4. Step 4: Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes until sauce thickens slightly and flavors meld, stirring occasionally.
5. Step 5: Slice chicken and arrange over 2 cups cooked quinoa. Pour sauce generously over chicken and quinoa, ensuring each serving has a balanced mix of protein, grain, and sauce.