Sautéed Chicken with Spiced Tomato and Bell Pepper Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-04 · Updated 2026-08-04

Tender chicken breast pieces sautéed and simmered in a vibrant tomato and bell pepper sauce infused with warm spices. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe (gluten free), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs chicken breast, olive oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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

• 1 lb, cut into 1-inch cubes chicken breast
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 4, minced garlic cloves
• 1 medium red, diced bell pepper
• 14 oz canned diced tomatoes
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp chopped, for garnish fresh cilantro

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 1 lb chicken breast cubes and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides but not fully cooked through.
2. Step 2: Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 diced medium red bell pepper to the skillet; sauté for 3 minutes until the garlic is fragrant and the bell pepper softens.
3. Step 3: Stir in 14 oz canned diced tomatoes, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes until the sauce thickens and the chicken is cooked through.
4. Step 4: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro before serving warm.