Sautéed Chicken with Spiced Tomato and Smoked Paprika Sauce

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Tender chicken breasts cooked in a rich tomato sauce infused with smoked paprika and garlic, perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner. This Mediterranean-inspired New Year's recipe (gluten free), ready in about 35 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 350 calories and feeds 2, 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.

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 and season on both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through, then transfer to a plate and cover loosely with foil.
  3. Step 3: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add 1 finely chopped medium onion and 4 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until the onion is translucent and garlic is fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 1 tbsp smoked paprika and cook for 30 seconds to release the aroma.
  5. Step 5: Pour in 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with juices, stir well, and simmer for 8-10 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
  6. Step 6: Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spoon the sauce over them, and cook for an additional 2 minutes to meld flavors.
  7. Step 7: Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving.

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