Pan-Seared Chicken with Gluten-Free Herbed Tomato Sauce

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Tender pan-seared chicken breasts served with a vibrant, gluten-free tomato sauce infused with fresh herbs. This Mediterranean-inspired gluten-free recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, olive oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 2, 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 2 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 2 chicken breasts (6 oz each) and season both sides with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Step 2: Place chicken breasts in the skillet and sear for 5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F, then remove and keep warm.
  3. Step 3: In the same skillet, add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, then add 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes, 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, 1 tsp dried oregano, and 1/4 cup water.
  4. Step 4: Simmer the sauce over medium heat for 8 minutes until it thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon. Adjust seasoning with salt if needed.
  5. Step 5: Serve the chicken breasts topped with the herbed tomato sauce, garnished with additional fresh basil if desired.

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