Pan-Seared Chicken with Spicy Tomato Ragù

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Tender pan-seared chicken breasts served with a hot, fragrant tomato ragù infused with garlic and red pepper flakes for a warming Italian meal. This Italian-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs skinless chicken breasts, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 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 Italian cuisine 400 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Season 2 skinless chicken breasts with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper on both sides.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken breasts and sear for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through, then remove from skillet and keep warm.
  3. Step 3: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  4. Step 4: Pour in 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes and stir in 1 tsp dried oregano. Simmer sauce for 8-10 minutes until slightly thickened.
  5. Step 5: Stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil and return chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning sauce over them. Cook for 2 more minutes to meld flavors.
  6. Step 6: Serve chicken topped with 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese while hot.

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