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Indian-Spiced Chicken Skillet

Quick chicken breast cooked with garam masala, garlic, and tomatoes for an easy one-pan dinner with American pantry staples.

Indian-Spiced Chicken Skillet

Total

30 min

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Serves

2

Servings

Recipe serves 2

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tsp garam masala
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped(optional)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Season chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and 1 teaspoon of the garam masala.

  2. 2

    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook 5-6 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.

  3. 3

    Add onion to the skillet and cook 3-4 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and remaining garam masala; cook 30 seconds until fragrant.

  4. 4

    Add diced tomatoes with their juices, scraping up browned bits. Simmer 3 minutes.

  5. 5

    Return chicken to the skillet, reduce heat to medium, and simmer 8-10 minutes until chicken is cooked through and sauce thickens.

  6. 6

    Season to taste, garnish with cilantro if using, and serve hot.

Nutrition per serving

Calories

340

17% of a 2,000 kcal day

Protein38 g
Carbohydrate12 g
Fat14 g
Fiber3 g
Sugar6 g
Sodium620 mg

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