Chicken Recipe

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Servings: 12 servings Difficulty: Intermediate
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A quick and flavorful Mediterranean-inspired chicken dish simmered in a rich tomato and red pepper sauce.
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This Mediterranean Chicken Recipe is a weeknight winner that delivers big flavor with minimal effort. Tender boneless chicken breasts are pan-seared to golden perfection, then simmered in a vibrant sauce made from diced tomatoes, sweet red peppers, and aromatic garlic. The addition of dried basil and fresh parsley brightens the dish, creating a balance of savory and herbal notes. It’s hearty enough to satisfy hungry appetites yet light enough to feel wholesome. Serve it over rice, pasta, or with crusty bread to soak up the delicious juices. This dish proves that you donâÂÂt need complex ingredients to create a meal that feels like it came from a family kitchen in Italy or Greece. ItâÂÂs comforting, healthy, and incredibly easy to whip up when youâÂÂre short on time but hungry for something special.

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Chicken Recipe

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 12 servings Calories: 244.3

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This Mediterranean Chicken Recipe is a weeknight winner that delivers big flavor with minimal effort. Tender boneless chicken breasts are pan-seared to golden perfection, then simmered in a vibrant sauce made from diced tomatoes, sweet red peppers, and aromatic garlic. The addition of dried basil and fresh parsley brightens the dish, creating a balance of savory and herbal notes. It&# 226;ÂÂs hearty enough to satisfy hungry appetites yet light enough to feel wholesome. Serve it over rice, pasta, or with crusty bread to soak up the delicious juices. This dish proves that you donâÂÂt need complex ingredients to create a meal that feels like it came from a family kitchen in Italy or Greece. ItâÂÂs comforting, healthy, and incredibly easy to whip up when youâÂÂre short on time but hungry for something special.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Pat the boneless chicken breast slices dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
  4. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add the thinly sliced red pepper and crushed garlic, sautéing for 2-3 minutes until the pepper begins to soften.
  5. Pour in the two cans of diced tomatoes, including their juices, and stir to combine with the peppers and garlic.
  6. Stir in the dried basil and allow the sauce to simmer for 5 minutes to let the flavors meld.
  7. Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them into the tomato sauce.
  8. Simmer gently for another 5-10 minutes, spooning the sauce over the chicken occasionally, until the chicken is heated through and the sauce has thickened slightly.
  9. Remove from heat and stir in the chopped fresh parsley just before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 244.3kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7.8g12%
Saturated Fat 1.5g8%
Cholesterol 85.0mg29%
Sodium 85.3mg4%
Total Carbohydrate 10.1g4%
Dietary Fiber 3.1g13%
Sugars 6.3g
Protein 33.2g67%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: chicken breast, diced tomatoes, red pepper, garlic, olive oil, dried basil, fresh parsley, mediterranean, easy dinner, pan-seared chicken, tomato sauce, healthy main, weeknight meal, herb seasoned, protein rich, family friendly, simple cooking, italian style, quick recipe
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