Chicken Puttanesca Recipe

Name: Chicken Puttanesca
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 1 Tbsp. olive oil; 2 oz. anchovies; 2 cloves chopped garlic; 1 (28 oz.) can whole tomatoes; 1 (2 1/4 oz.) can sliced black olives; 16 pimento-stuffed green olives, cut in half; 2 tsp. capers; dash of crushed red pepper; 6 large fresh basil leaves, chopped

Servings: persons

1 1/4 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 Tbsp. olive oil
2 oz. anchovies
2 cloves chopped garlic
1 (28 oz.) can whole tomatoes
1 (2 1/4 oz.) can sliced black olives
16 pimento-stuffed green olives, cut in half
2 tsp. capers
dash of crushed red pepper
6 large fresh basil leaves, chopped

1
Broil chicken breasts 6 to 7 minutes on each side until done. Heat oil in skillet, adding anchovies and cook over medium heat, mixing with wooden spoon to make a paste.
2
Add garlic and cook until brown (2 minutes).
3
Chop tomatoes coarsely and add them with liquid to skillet.
4
Bring to a boil.
5
Reduce heat to low and cook about 5 minutes.
6
Add olives, capers and red pepper (to taste) and simmer about 10 minutes adding basil last 2 minutes of cooking. Cut broiled chicken into chunks and serve topped with sauce.
7
Can also be served over pasta or rice.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 1 Tbsp. olive oil, 2 oz. anchovies, 2 cloves chopped garlic, and more.

Yes, Chicken Puttanesca falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Puttanesca

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