Pan-Seared Chicken with Saffron and Almond Romesco Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-11 · Updated 2026-06-11

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Pan-seared and served with a rich Romesco sauce made from roasted red peppers, toasted almonds, and a hint of saffron. This Spanish-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, extra virgin olive oil, roasted red peppers, drained for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Spanish cuisine 380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 (6 oz each) boneless skinless chicken breasts
4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 cup roasted red peppers, drained
1/3 cup toasted almonds
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/4 tsp saffron threads
1 tbsp sherry vinegar
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup water

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Instructions

Step 1: Soak 1/4 tsp saffron threads in 1/4 cup warm water for 10 minutes to release color and flavor.
Step 2: In a blender, combine 1 cup drained roasted red peppers, 1/3 cup toasted almonds, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tbsp sherry vinegar, the saffron-infused water, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Blend until smooth to form Romesco sauce.
Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper each.
Step 4: Add chicken breasts to the skillet and sear for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
Step 5: Remove chicken from skillet and let rest for 3 minutes. Wipe skillet clean, add remaining 2 tbsp olive oil, and warm the Romesco sauce over low heat for 2 minutes.
Step 6: Serve the chicken breasts topped generously with the warm Romesco sauce.