Pan-Seared Chicken with Tomato-Caper Sauce and Olives

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Tender pan-seared chicken breasts served with a tangy tomato, caper, and olive sauce inspired by Mediterranean flavors. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs boneless 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 350 calories and feeds 4, 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 4 Mediterranean cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts 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. Add chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove chicken and keep warm.
  2. Step 2: Reduce heat to medium and add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil to skillet. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Add 1 1/2 cups halved cherry tomatoes, 2 tbsp rinsed capers, and 1/3 cup halved kalamata olives. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 4 minutes until tomatoes soften.
  4. Step 4: Pour in 1/4 cup dry white wine and simmer for 3 minutes until sauce thickens slightly. Stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley and 1 tbsp lemon juice. Season with remaining 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  5. Step 5: Return chicken breasts to skillet, spoon sauce over them, and cook for an additional 2 minutes to meld flavors. Serve hot.

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