Stovetop Coconut Milk Chicken Breasts

by 247tasty

Prep Time: 10 Mins | Cook Time: 25 Mins | Total Time: 35 Mins | Yield: 4 Servings

Turn those simple chicken breasts into something luscious like this dish! Ready in just 35 minutes!

Ingredients:

3 tbsp olive oil, divided
1 yellow onion, finely diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 c seeded and diced tomatoes, (or use 1 can (14 oz.) of diced tomatoes, well-drained)
1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, (1-inch to 1-1/2 inch thick)
1 tsp smoked or sweet paprika
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper, (If you like spicy food, use 1 tsp cayenne pepper. If you don’t like spicy food, omit the cayenne pepper.)
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp dried oregano
1 can (14 oz.) of unsweetened, lite coconut milk
chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
1 tsp salt, or to taste
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper, or to taste

Directions:

Use paper towels to pat dry the chicken breasts.

Add salt, pepper, paprika, cayenne pepper, cumin, and oregano into a mixing bowl. Whisk everything until well combined.

Sprinkle the seasoning mixture on top of the chicken breasts, then rub each to coat.

Place a large skillet on the stove and turn the heat to medium. Add 2 tbsp of olive oil and allow it to become hot.

Put the chicken breasts into the hot skillet, then cook each side for about 6 minutes or until they turn brown. Move them to a clean plate. Cover them with something to keep warm.

In the empty skillet, add olive oil and allow it to become hot. Stir in the onions and saute for about 3 minutes or until soft.

Add the garlic and saute for about a minute or just until aromatic.

Stir in the tomatoes and cook for about 5 minutes or until soft.

Add the coconut milk and stir until well blended. Simmer for about 5 minutes or until the texture becomes thick.

Put the chicken breasts back into the skillet, then toss to coat with the sauce. Turn the heat down to medium-low, then cook the chicken for another 5 minutes. Add more seasonings if needed.

Remove the skillet from the heat, then sprinkle freshly chopped parsley on top to garnish.

Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts:

Calories: 341 kcal | Carbohydrates: 12 g | Protein: 26 g | Fat: 20 g | Saturated Fat: 9 g | Cholesterol: 73 mg | Sodium: 941 mg | Potassium: 676 mg | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 4 g | Vitamin A: 500 IU | Vitamin C: 13 mg | Calcium: 59 mg | Iron: 2 mg | Net Carbs: 10 g

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