Pan-Seared Chicken with Smoked Paprika Tomato Gravy

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-06 · Updated 2026-08-06

Juicy pan-seared chicken breasts served with a richly spiced tomato gravy inspired by regional culinary traditions. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, olive oil, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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.

Ingredients

• 4 pieces, about 6 oz each boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium, finely diced onion
• 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 14 oz canned crushed tomatoes
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp, divided salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts and season evenly with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through, then transfer to a plate.
2. Step 2: Reduce heat to medium and add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil to the same skillet. Add 1 finely diced medium onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes until translucent. Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Pour in 14 oz canned crushed tomatoes, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp dried oregano, remaining 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 cup chicken broth. Simmer the sauce for 8-10 minutes until thickened and rich, stirring occasionally.
4. Step 4: Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet and spoon the tomato gravy over them. Simmer together for 3 minutes to meld flavors.
5. Step 5: Sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley over the dish before serving warm.