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Hearty and delicious Chicken Puttanesca served on a plate with bread on the side.
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Chicken Puttanesca

A quick and easy Italian chicken dish with olives, capers, and anchovies.
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Chicken Puttanesca
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts bone-in and skinless (about 1.5 lbs / 680 g)
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil 5 ml / 5 g
  • 1 medium white onion finely chopped (about 1 cup / 150 g)
  • 2 garlic cloves minced (about 1 tablespoon / 9 g)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 cups sugar-free marinara sauce 480 ml / 480 g
  • 12 Kalamata olives about ½ cup / 75 g
  • ¼ cup baby capers drained (about 40 g)
  • Juice of 1 lemon optional (about 2 tablespoons / 30 ml)
  • 6 anchovy fillets oil-free (about 30 g)
  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika 2 g
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 g
  • 1 cup water or chicken broth

Instructions

  • Season and sear the chicken: Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and black pepper. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or pot over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken breasts and sear for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove the chicken and set aside.
  • Sauté the aromatics: In the same skillet, add the finely chopped onion. Cook for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Combine marinara and chicken: Pour in the water and marinara sauce, and stir to combine with the onions and garlic. Return the seared chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce.
  • Build the sauce: Add the Kalamata olives, drained capers, anchovy fillets, sweet paprika, and dried oregano. Mix well, breaking up the anchovies with a spoon so they dissolve into the sauce.
  • Simmer the chicken: Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
  • Finish with lemon juice: If using, stir in the lemon juice just before serving. This adds a citric note to balance the flavors.
  • Serve: Plate the chicken breasts and spoon the sauce generously over the top. Serve with a side of steamed vegetables or a light salad for a complete meal.

Notes

3 Points per serving. 
 

Nutrition

Serving: 369g | Calories: 367kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3.5g | Cholesterol: 166mg | Sodium: 1432mg | Potassium: 850mg | Fiber: 3.6g | Sugar: 3.7g | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 3.1mg