Chicken with Spanish Sauce
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Chicken with Spanish Sauce is a flavorful dish featuring tender chicken pieces simmered in a rich, spiced tomato sauce, providing a delightful taste experience. A notable highlight is its iron content, which contributes to overall health.
This dish is served in various meal programs across New York City, including school meals, senior nutrition, shelter feeding, and catering.
Popular Home Recipes for Chicken with Spanish Sauce
Example recipe — not from the Healthy Heart kitchen. This is a popular home-style version of Chicken with Spanish Sauce shown for general reference. It does not reflect the ingredients, preparation, or allergens in meals prepared by Healthy Heart Food Service.
Chicken with Spanish Sauce is a delightful dish featuring tender chicken pieces simmered in a rich, spiced tomato sauce, perfect for a family dinner. Its robust flavors and iron content make it both delicious and nutritious.
Ingredients
- •1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
- •2 tbsp olive oil
- •1 tsp paprika
- •1 tsp ground cumin
- •1 tsp salt
- •1 tsp black pepper
- •1 cup diced tomatoes
- •1 small onion, chopped
- •2 cloves garlic, minced
- •1 cup chicken broth
- •1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- 1Preheat oven to 375°F.
- 2Season the chicken with paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
- 3Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
- 4Add chicken and cook until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes per side.
- 5Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- 6In the same skillet, add onion and garlic, sauté until translucent.
- 7Stir in diced tomatoes and chicken broth, bring to a simmer.
- 8Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over top, and transfer to oven. Bake for 15 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Garnish with parsley before serving.
Chef Tips
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Substitute chicken thighs for a juicier option.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Example home recipe for reference only — not used by Healthy Heart Food Service. For ingredient and allergen information about meals we serve, contact us.
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About This Item
This menu item is part of meal programs operated by Healthy Heart Food Service, serving schools, childcare centers, senior programs, shelters, and catering clients across New York City, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, Manhattan, and Staten Island. Nutrition information is sourced from the USDA FoodData Central database and reviewed by our registered dietician. Actual values may vary based on preparation methods and serving size. For questions about our meal programs, contact us.