Pan-Seared Chicken with Spiced Turkish Tomato Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-20 · Updated 2026-06-20

Juicy pan-seared chicken breasts served with a rich, spiced tomato sauce inspired by Mediterranean flavors. 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 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.

Ingredients

• 2 pieces (6 oz each) boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small, finely diced onion
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1 cup 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
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat dry 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 oz each) and season both sides 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 and sear for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through; remove and keep warm.
2. Step 2: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add 1 small finely diced onion and 3 minced garlic cloves. Sauté for 4 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp dried oregano, and remaining 1/2 tsp salt. Simmer the sauce for 8 minutes until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
4. Step 4: Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon sauce over the top. Cook together for 2 minutes to meld flavors.
5. Step 5: Sprinkle with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving for a bright, fresh finish.