Best 8 Chicken Puttanesca Recipes

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Immerse yourself in the vibrant flavors of Italy with an exceptional culinary journey into the realm of "Chicken Puttanesca". This tantalizing dish, brimming with sun-ripened tomatoes and brimming with piquant black olives, is guaranteed to ignite your senses and gratify your taste buds. Join us as we explore the finest recipes, unravelling the secrets behind this classic Italian masterpiece.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN-AND-POLENTA PUTTANESCA MELTS



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In this quick and easy weeknight dinner, the famously punchy puttanesca sauce is poured over tender slices of precooked polenta and thin chicken cutlets. Topped with creamy mozzarella, the result is a hearty dinner with plenty of zippy sauce to keep every bite interesting.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 slices (each 1/2 inch thick) precooked polenta, such as San Gennaro (about 12 ounces total)
1 pound chicken cutlets (4 large pieces, each 1/2 inch thick)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 cup mixed pitted olives, halved
2 tablespoons capers
1 tablespoon minced garlic (from 2 to 3 cloves)
1 1/2 cups homemade or store-bought marinara sauce
3 ounces low-moisture mozzarella, such as Polly-O
Chopped fresh parsley leaves, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler with rack 6 inches from heating element. Season polenta and chicken with salt and pepper. Heat a large ovenproof skillet (preferably cast iron) over medium-high; swirl in 2 tablespoons oil. Add polenta and cook, flipping once, until golden and crisp on edges, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
  • Add chicken to skillet; cook until browned on edges and cooked through, about 2 minutes a side. Transfer to plate. Add 1 tablespoon oil, olives, capers, and garlic to skillet; cook until fragrant, 30 seconds.
  • Stir marinara into skillet; bring to a boil. Remove from heat; nestle in chicken and polenta, shingling them and spooning some sauce over top. Sprinkle with cheese; broil until bubbly, 4 to 5 minutes. Top with parsley; serve.

CHICKEN PUTTANESCA



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This lovely, gutsy sauce goes wonderful with chicken that has been sauteed first, then gently simmered in the sauce to absorb all the flavours. No need to miss out on the pasta either, as green tagliatelle is the perfect accompaniment! Recipe courtesy of The Delia Collection: Chicken. We love this!

Provided by MarieRynr

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 part-boned chicken breasts, skin on (about 8 oz each)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 fresh red chile, deseeded and finely chopped
14 ounces tinned italian chopped tomatoes
1 1/2 tablespoons tomato puree
6 ounces pitted black olives, roughly chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons capers, rinsed and drained
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil, plus a few extra sprigs,to garnish
12 ounces dried spinach tagliatelle pasta noodles, to serve
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Begin by heating the oil in the frying pan until it's very hot.
  • Wipe the chicken breasts with paper towel, then season them with salt and pepper.
  • Saute them in the hot oil over a medium heat until they are a rich golden colour n both sides.
  • This will take 5 or 6 minutes.
  • Transfer the chicken to a plate and add the garlic and chilli to the pan and fry these briefly for about 30 seconds.
  • After that, add the tomatoes, tomato puree, olives, capers, chopped basil and some seasoning.
  • Stir everything well, bringing it up to a gentle simmer, then return the chicken breasts to the pan, skin side up, pushing them well down into the sauce and basting a little over the top.
  • Simmer for 40 to 45 minutes, uncovered, until the chicken has cooked and the sauce has reduced and thickened.
  • About 15 minutes before the end of the cooking time, put a large pan of salted water on to heat and bring it up to the boil.
  • Then boil the tagliatelle according to the package directions.
  • After that, quickly drain and serve with the chicken, sauce spooned over, tagliatelle on the side.
  • Garnish with the fresh sprigs of basil and enjoy!

PENNE PUTTANESCA WITH CHICKEN



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Categories     Chicken     Fish     Garlic     Olive     Pasta     Tomato     Quick & Easy     Parsley     Capers     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 ounces penne rigate pasta
1 1/4 pounds skinless boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 2-ounce can anchovies, drained, oil reserved, chopped
6 garlic cloves, chopped
1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes with added puree
1 cup pitted Kalamata olives, halved
1/4 cup drained capers
1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain.
  • Meanwhile, sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Heat reserved oil from anchovies in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and chopped anchovies; sauté until chicken is no longer pink, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and sauté 1 minute. Add tomatoes, olives, capers, and dried crushed red pepper. Simmer over medium heat until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Add parsley and drained pasta; stir to coat. Season with salt and pepper.

ORZO PUTTANESCA WITH CHICKEN



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This recipe spins a classic puttanesca sauce of tomatoes, garlic, olives, and capers into a single-skillet meal by cooking chicken breasts in the pan to start, then making the sauce and cooking the orzo pasta together in the same pan. Convenience is not the only benefit-the method adds flavor, too, as the fond (the brown bits left in the pan) from the chicken flavors the sauce and the pasta both absorbs and thickens it. Served sprinkled with Parmesan and fresh basil, it gives new life to an old favorite.

Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 ounces each), pounded to 1/2-inch thickness
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 small onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
One 28-ounce can no-salt-added diced tomatoes
1/3 cup pitted kalamata olives, chopped
2 tablespoons capers, drained and rinsed
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 1/4 cups uncooked whole wheat orzo pasta
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, cut into ribbons

Steps:

  • Season the chicken with 1/4 teaspoon each of the salt and black pepper.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add two pieces of the chicken to the skillet, then lower the heat to medium and cook until they are browned and nearly cooked through, 3 minutes per side, then transfer them to a plate. Repeat with another tablespoon of the oil and the remaining chicken, transferring it to the plate.
  • Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the skillet and lower the heat to medium. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until softened, 2 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 30 for seconds more. Add the tomatoes, olives, capers, oregano, red pepper flakes, and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon of salt and cook until the mixture thickens slightly, 4 minutes.
  • Add 2 1/4 cups of water to the pan and bring to a boil, then stir in the orzo. Return to a boil, then lower the heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, stirring frequently, until the orzo is nearly cooked, 10 minutes. Return the chicken and any accumulated juices to the pan, nestling it into the orzo mixture. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the orzo is cooked al dente and the chicken is cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes more.
  • Serve the orzo topped with the chicken, a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, and fresh basil leaves.
  • The chicken and orzo will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • SERVING SIZE: 1 1/4 cups pasta and sauce and 1 piece chicken
  • PER SERVING: Calories 540; Total Fat 18 g (Sat Fat 3 g, Mono Fat 9 g, Poly Fat 2 g); Protein 43 g; Carb 52 g; Fiber 6 g; Cholesterol 110 mg; Sodium 680 mg; Total Sugar 15 g (Added Sugar 0 g)
  • EXCELLENT SOURCE OF: fiber, iron, magnesium, manganese, niacin, pantothenic acid, phosphorous, potassium, protein, riboflavin, selenium, thiamine, vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin K
  • GOOD SOURCE OF: calcium, copper, folate, zinc

CHICKEN PUTTANESCA WITH ORZO



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This richly layered Italian-inspired pasta dish is a famously fast and easy meal to put together on a weeknight.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 pound orzo
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
Coarse salt and ground pepper
3 large cloves garlic, finely minced
3 tablespoons capers plus 1 tablespoon brine
4 chicken cutlets (about 1 pound)
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped Kalamata olives

Steps:

  • Cook orzo according to package instructions; drain and transfer to a bowl. Add 2 tablespoons oil and the parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk garlic, 1 tablespoon oil, the brine, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper; toss with chicken.
  • In a large nonstick skillet heat remaining tablespoon oil over medium-high. Cook chicken until golden and cooked through, 5 to 8 minutes, flipping halfway through. Transfer to a plate. Add tomatoes and their liquid, olives, and capers to skillet; boil until thickened, 4 minutes. Stir in any juices from chicken and season with salt and pepper. Serve chicken with orzo and sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 639 g, Fat 21 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 40 g, SaturatedFat 3 g

FOIL-PACKET CHICKEN PUTTANESCA



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 8-ounce skinless, boneless chicken breasts
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 15-ounce can cherry tomatoes
1 9-ounce package frozen artichoke hearts, thawed
1/3 cup pitted kalamata olives
2 tablespoons capers, drained
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 demi baguette or 1/2 regular baguette, split
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Lay out four 12-by-18-inch sheets of foil. Drizzle each sheet with olive oil, then top each with a chicken breast.
  • Combine the tomatoes, artichokes, olives, capers, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes in a bowl; divide evenly over the chicken. Fold up the edges of the foil and seal each to form a packet; set on a baking sheet. Bake until the chicken is cooked through, about 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 minced garlic cloves and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, and a pinch of salt in a bowl; spread over the baguette halves and sprinkle with the parmesan and parsley. Bake until the bread is golden around the edges, 8 to 10 minutes. Cut each piece in half.
  • Open the foil packets and serve with the garlic bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 653 calorie, Fat 25 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Cholesterol 138 milligrams, Sodium 1894 milligrams, Carbohydrate 41 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 61 grams

QUICK CHICKEN PUTTANESCA



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An Italian classic ready in 20 minutes, from Cooking Light. This version is different than similar Puttanesca recipes. The choice of ingredients and much quicker cooking time give a new twist to an old classic that makes it possible to have a tasty dinner even on a busy night when there is so little time to spend in the kitchen. To keep total cooking time at 20 minutes, chop the olives, onion, garlic, tomato and anchovy while the pasta and chicken are cooking.

Provided by Northwestgal

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 ounces angel hair pasta
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
4 chicken breasts, cutlets (thin, about 4-oz each)
1/4 cup minced fresh onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups chopped tomatoes (canned is OK)
1/4 cup sliced green olives
1 tablespoon chopped freh oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons capers, chopped
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 canned anchovy fillet, chopped

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. When done, drain in colander; set aside.
  • While pasta is cooking, heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add chicken to pan; cook 5 minutes or until done, turning once. Remove chicken from pan; keep warm.
  • Add remaining oil, onion, and garlic to pan, and sauté 1 minute, stirring often to deglaze pan. Add tomato and remaining ingredients. Bring to a simmer, and cook for 9 minutes or until sauce is slightly thickened, stirring occasionally.
  • Serve chicken on top of angel hair pasta and top with the tomato mixture.

QUICK CHICKEN PUTTANESCA



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An Italian classic ready in 25 minutes. This version is different than similar Puttanesca recipes by using ingredients that help to reduce the cooking time, giving a new twist to an old classic that makes it possible to have a tasty dinner even on a busy night when there is so little time to spend in the kitchen. To keep total...

Provided by Vickie Parks

Categories     Pasta

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 oz angel hair pasta
1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil, divided
4 chicken breast cutlets (thin, about 4-oz each)
1/4 c minced fresh onion
3 clove garlic, minced
2 c chopped tomato (canned diced tomato is ok)
1/4 c sliced green olives
1 Tbsp chopped fresh oregano
1 1/2 tsp capers, chopped
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 tsp salt
1 canned anchovy fillet, chopped

Steps:

  • 1. Cook pasta according to package directions. When done, drain in colander; set aside.
  • 2. While pasta is cooking, heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add chicken to pan; cook 5 minutes or until done, turning once. Remove chicken from pan; keep warm.
  • 3. Add remaining oil, onion, and garlic to pan, and sauté 1 minute, stirring often to deglaze pan. Add tomato and remaining ingredients. Bring to a simmer, and cook for 9 minutes or until sauce is slightly thickened, stirring occasionally.
  • 4. Serve chicken on top of angel hair pasta and top with the tomato mixture.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make a big difference in the final dish. Use the best quality tomatoes, olives, capers, and anchovies that you can find.
  • Don't be afraid to adjust the recipe to your taste. Like your pasta more saucy? Add more tomatoes or broth. Want it spicier? Add more red pepper flakes. The recipe is a starting point, so feel free to make it your own.
  • Serve with a side of crusty bread. This is the perfect way to soak up all the delicious sauce.

Conclusion:

Chicken Puttanesca is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is sure to please the whole family. It's packed with flavor and can be customized to your liking. Serve it with a side of crusty bread and a glass of wine for a complete meal.

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