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

Total
30 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Serves
2
Servings
Recipe serves 2
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
Season chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and 1 teaspoon of the garam masala.
- 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
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
Add diced tomatoes with their juices, scraping up browned bits. Simmer 3 minutes.
- 5
Return chicken to the skillet, reduce heat to medium, and simmer 8-10 minutes until chicken is cooked through and sauce thickens.
- 6
Season to taste, garnish with cilantro if using, and serve hot.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
340
17% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 38 g |
| Carbohydrate | 12 g |
| Fat | 14 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 620 mg |
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