Description
A flavorful and savory dish, Chicken Puttanesca is a classic Italian recipe featuring tender chicken breasts cooked in a rich tomato-based sauce with olives, capers, and aromatic herbs. This dish is easy to prepare and perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
For the Puttanesca Sauce:
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- ½ cup kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 2 tablespoons capers, drained
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Sear the chicken: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- Saute aromatics: In the same skillet, sauté onion until softened, then add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir in tomato paste and cook for another minute.
- Add remaining ingredients: Stir in diced tomatoes, olives, capers, red pepper flakes, oregano, salt, and pepper. Return chicken to the skillet.
- Simmer: Cover and simmer for 15–20 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with pasta, rice, or crusty bread.
- Chicken thighs can be used for a juicier option.
- For a more pronounced briny flavor, increase the amount of olives and capers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
