This one pan dish features tender chicken breasts simmered in a creamy coconut milk sauce, infused with aromatic spices. It's a quick and flavorful meal, perfect for busy weeknights or when you're craving a comforting dish with a tropical twist.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb (about 4) boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1–1½ inches thick)

• 1 tsp ground cumin

• 1 tsp smoked or sweet paprika

• 1 tsp dried oregano

• ½ tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)

• 1 tsp salt (or to taste)

• ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper (or to taste)

• 3 tbsp olive oil, divided

• 1 small yellow onion, finely diced

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 cups diced tomatoes (fresh or well-drained canned)

• 14 oz (1 can) unsweetened lite coconut milk

• Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Directions:

1. Prepare the Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, combine cumin, paprika, oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Rub this spice mixture evenly over both sides of the chicken breasts.

2. Brown the Chicken: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the seasoned chicken breasts and cook for 6–7 minutes on each side, or until browned and nearly cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

3. Prepare the Sauce: In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the diced onion and sauté for 2–3 minutes until tender and translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds. Stir in the diced tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes until they soften.

4. Add Coconut Milk: Pour in the coconut milk, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for 5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.

5. Finish Cooking the Chicken: Return the browned chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce. Reduce the heat to low and cook for an additional 4–5 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and is no longer pink in the center.

6. Serve: Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Garnish with chopped cilantro or parsley before serving.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 341 kcal

• Protein: 26 g

• Carbohydrates: 12 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