Pan-Seared Chicken with Romesco Sauce and Roasted Red Peppers

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Juicy pan-seared chicken breasts topped with a smoky, vibrant Romesco sauce made from roasted red peppers, almonds, and smoked paprika. This Spanish-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, olive oil, salt for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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: 15 min Serves 4 Spanish cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Season 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the chicken breasts and sear for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Remove chicken and keep warm.
  3. Step 3: In a blender, combine 1 cup drained roasted red bell peppers, 1/4 cup toasted almonds, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 tsp smoked Spanish paprika, 1 tbsp sherry vinegar, 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, and 1/4 tsp salt. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  4. Step 4: Return the skillet to low heat and add 1 tbsp olive oil. Warm the Romesco sauce in the skillet for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Step 5: Serve the seared chicken breasts topped with warm Romesco sauce immediately.

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