Sauteed Chicken Breasts

Sauteed Chicken Breasts is a quick, delicious, and healthy meal for those who want a nutritious and flavorful dish without spending hours. Packed with vibrant bell peppers and juicy tomatoes, this dish is sure to become a family favorite.

If you are curious to learn how to cook this perfect chicken recipe, let’s see!

Start with preparing the ingredients. Cut your chicken breasts into evenly cubes, not too big so that they will get cooked fast. Then, slice the green and red peppers. Peel the tomatoes and dice. Now, since the ingredients are ready, let’s get into cooking process.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken pieces to the skillet and cook until they are white on all sides. Afterwards, add the bell peppers. Sauté until the peppers are tender. Add the tomatoes and stir well. Cook until tomatoes release their juices. In the meantime, add salt and black pepper. Pour in a cup of water, add dried thyme, cover the skillet and reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. Serve the Sauteed Chicken breasts hot. Keep in mind that it pairs well with Turkish White Rice, Bulgur Pilaf, Easy Pasta with Creamy Curry Sauce, or for healthier options, Easy Chicken Salad, Red Cabbage Salad.

Sauteed Chicken Breasts Recipe

Serves: 4 Prep Time: 15 min Cooking Time: 45 min 45 min

Nutrition facts: 300 calories 15 grams fat

Rating: 5.0/5

( 1 voted )

Pin

Print

Ingredients

• 500 grams chicken breasts, cut into cubes
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 green peppers, sliced
• 2 red pepper, sliced
• 2 large tomatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon thyme

Instructions

1. Start with preparing the ingedirents. Cut the chicken breast into small cubes, slice the green and red bell peppers. Peel and dice the tomatoes.
2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil and once it's hot, add the chicken pieces to the skillet and cook until they are white on all sides. Add the bell peppers. Sauté until the peppers are tender, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the diced tomatoes to the skillet. Stir well and cook until the tomatoes release their juices. Add salt and black pepper. Stir to combine.
4. Pour in a cup of water, add dried thyme, cover the skillet and reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
5. Serve the chicken sauté hot. It pairs well with rice or pasta.

Notes

• Cutting the chicken into uniform pieces ensures even cooking.
• Peeling the tomatoes provides a smoother texture to the dish.
• Adjust the spices according to your taste preferences.