Description
A delightful and flavorful chicken pomodoro recipe that features tender chicken breasts cooked in a savory tomato and basil sauce. This Italian-inspired dish is easy to make and perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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Chicken Pomodoro:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Sauce:
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Season Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet, cook chicken until golden brown and cooked through. Set aside.
- Make Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic, add tomatoes, wine/broth, and pepper flakes. Cook until tomatoes burst.
- Combine: Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over, simmer to combine flavors.
- Serve: Sprinkle with basil and Parmesan before serving.
Notes
- This dish goes well with pasta, rice, or crusty bread.
- You can use diced regular tomatoes if cherry tomatoes are not available.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
