Garlic Chicken Puttanesca

Back to school season at our house means a return to a reliance on quick and easy dinner ideas. This simple throw together recipe is a kid favorite at out house and can be on the table in about 20 minutes. We've served it on some cheese tortellini here but you can simply substitute your own favorite plain pasta for a bit of a lighter meal.

Serves 4


4 small chicken breasts , cut in spears
2 cloves minced garlic
4 tbsp olive oil
salt and pepper to season


Marinate the chicken in the garlic, oil, salt and pepper for about 20 minutes or in a Ziploc bag overnight.
Fully cook the chicken in the marinade over medium-high heat in a large heavy bottomed skillet and set aside.

To the same pan add:

8 large very ripe, tomatoes ( or one 32 oz can crushed tomatoes)
1 clove minced garlic
2 tbsp brown sugar
4 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional or to taste)
3 tbsp chopped capers (optional)
1/2 tsp anchovy paste (optional)
2 tbsp chopped basil
2 tbsp chopped oregano
salt and pepper to season 


Simmer together for about 10 minutes until a thick sauce develops. Add the cooked chicken along with


2/3 cup kalamata olives
1 small red pepper chopped


Cook together for another 2 to 3 minutes and serve over cooked pasta. Garnish with additional fresh herbs and fresh grated Parmesan cheese.

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