Pan-Seared Chicken with Spiced Tomato and Bell Pepper Sauce

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Tender chicken breasts pan-seared to golden perfection served with a rich, spiced tomato and bell pepper sauce. This Mediterranean-inspired game-day 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 350 calories and feeds 2, 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: 20 min Serves 2 Mediterranean cuisine 350 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 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Step 2: Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and sear for 5-6 minutes on the first side until golden brown, then flip and cook another 5 minutes until cooked through and juices run clear. Remove chicken and set aside.
  3. Step 3: In the same skillet, add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 diced red bell pepper, sauté over medium heat for 3 minutes until fragrant and softened.
  4. Step 4: Add 1 cup canned diced tomatoes, 1 tsp smoked paprika, and 1/2 tsp ground cumin to the skillet. Simmer the sauce for 7-8 minutes until slightly thickened and flavors meld.
  5. Step 5: Return the chicken to the skillet, spoon some sauce over the top, and cook for an additional 2 minutes to rewarm.
  6. Step 6: Sprinkle with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving for a fresh finish.

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