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Chicken and Carrot Puttanesca

Chicken and Carrot Puttanesca: 7 Comforting Flavor Tips

A hearty dish featuring chicken and carrots in a flavorful puttanesca sauce.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 chicken fillets
  • 2 large carrots, diced
  • 1 can of diced tomatoes
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup olives, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons capers
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  3. Add chicken fillets and cook until browned on both sides.
  4. Stir in diced carrots and cook for 5 minutes.
  5. Add diced tomatoes, olives, capers, and red pepper flakes.
  6. Simmer for 20 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
  7. Season with salt and pepper.
  8. Garnish with fresh basil before serving.

Notes

  • Serve with pasta or crusty bread.
  • Adjust spice level by adding more or less red pepper flakes.
  • Author: Evelyn E. Stotts
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg

Keywords: Chicken and Carrot Puttanesca, Italian chicken recipe, healthy dinner