Description
Description: This easy Italian chicken dish is cooked in a rich tomato sauce with garlic, herbs, and simple pantry ingredients. Perfect for a weeknight meal, this one-pan recipe is packed with flavor and comes together in just 30 minutes. Serve it over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup chicken broth (or water)
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (optional)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish
Instructions
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- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then sear for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Cook the Aromatics: In the same skillet, add chopped onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until soft. Add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Simmer the Sauce: Pour in crushed and diced tomatoes, chicken broth, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer. Let cook for 5 minutes to develop flavor.
- Add the Chicken: Return the chicken to the pan, spoon some sauce over the top, and cover. Let simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F).
- Add Cheese (Optional): Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan over the chicken, cover for another 2 minutes, or until the cheese melts.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle with fresh basil or parsley and serve hot over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread.
Notes
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- For extra richness, add a splash of heavy cream to the sauce before serving.
- Substitute fresh tomatoes if preferred—use about 4-5 medium tomatoes, chopped.
- You can also add mushrooms, bell peppers, or spinach for extra vegetables.
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 100mg