Description
A delicious and easy-to-make Chicken Pomodoro recipe that features tender chicken breasts in a flavorful tomato sauce with garlic, basil, and Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with juice
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Sear the chicken: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sear the chicken for 4–5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through, then transfer to a plate.
- Prepare the sauce: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using), and sauté for 30 seconds. Add the diced tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, and chicken broth. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Combine and simmer: Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over it. Simmer for another 2–3 minutes.
- Finish and serve: Sprinkle with fresh basil and Parmesan before serving.
Notes
- Serve over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
- You can use fresh tomatoes in place of canned for a brighter flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
