Pan-Seared Chicken with Spicy No-Sugar Tomato Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-05 · Updated 2026-08-05

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Tender pan-seared chicken breasts served with a vibrant, no-sugar-added tomato sauce featuring smoky paprika and fresh herbs. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe (gluten free, low carb), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs boneless skinless 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 320 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. 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 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 pieces (6 oz each) boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
1 cup canned crushed tomatoes
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
5 leaves, chopped fresh basil leaves
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 2 boneless skinless 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.
Step 2: Place the chicken breasts in the skillet and sear for 5-6 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F. Remove chicken and set aside covered.
Step 3: Reduce heat to medium, add 3 minced garlic cloves to the same skillet, and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
Step 4: Pour in 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes, stir in 1 tsp smoked paprika and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, and simmer for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon.
Step 5: Stir in 5 chopped fresh basil leaves and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Serve the sauce over the chicken breasts immediately.