Pan-Seared Chicken with Spiced Turkish Tomato Sauce

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Juicy pan-seared chicken breasts served with a rich, spiced tomato sauce inspired by Mediterranean flavors. This Mediterranean chicken recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, olive oil, and onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner. 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 "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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: 25 min Serves 2 Mediterranean cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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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.

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