4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
4 large boneless, skinless, thin-sliced chicken breast cutlets (4 ounces each)
Salt and black pepper
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (28 ounces) plum tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
2 tablespoons capers, drained
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
8 ounces whole-wheat pasta
1. Preheat oven to 250°F. Warm 2 teaspoons of oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
2. Season cutlets with salt and pepper; add to hot pan and cook 2 minutes, until browned.
3. Flip; cook 30 seconds. Transfer cutlets to a baking sheet; cover with foil and place in oven to keep warm.
4. Add remaining 2 teaspoons of oil to the same skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook 10 seconds, stirring.
5. Add tomatoes, olives, capers, and pepper flakes and bring to a simmer. Cook 5 minutes, until slightly thickened, stirring to break up tomatoes.
6. Stir in lemon juice and basil.
7. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
8. Toss with tomato sauce; serve with cutlets.
Sometimes making your own tomato sauce takes only minutes longer than warming a prepared sauce — yet the result is so much more delicious. This succulent meal of chicken, olive-caper tomato sauce, and pasta will satisfy the whole family.
Name: Gabrielle Campbell
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I'm a single mom who loves cooking and trying out new recipes.