Easy Chicken Veracruz Recipe

Name: Easy Chicken Veracruz
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - pounded to 1/2 inch thickness; Salt and cracked black pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1 onion, sliced; 1 red bell pepper, sliced; 1 green bell pepper, sliced; 1 (15 ounce) jar Classico(R) Tomato and Basil Sauce; 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/2 cup pitted green olives, coarsely chopped (optional); 3 tablespoons capers for garnish (optional)

Servings: persons

1
Salt and pepper the chicken breasts on both sides.
2
Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Place the chicken in oil and cook until chicken begins to turn white, about 3 or 4 minutes. Turn and cook until chicken is browned, 3 or 4 more minutes, and internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. Remove chicken from skillet.
3
Add remaining oil to pan. Stir in onions and red and green bell peppers. Cook and stir until the onions are softened and slightly browned, about 5 minutes.
4
Stir in the tomato-basil sauce; let simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened. Return the chicken to the pan and cook until chicken is heated through, a few minutes more.
5
Serve over hot rice or quinoa. Garnish with chopped cherry tomatoes, green olives, and capers.

267

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Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - pounded to 1/2 inch thickness, Salt and cracked black pepper to taste, 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided, 1 onion, sliced, and more.

Yes, Easy Chicken Veracruz 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.

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Easy Chicken Veracruz

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Variations & substitutions

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