Description
A quick and easy Chicken Pomodoro recipe featuring tender chicken and a vibrant tomato sauce, garnished with fresh basil. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb white-meat chicken
- 2 cups tomatoes, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Italian herbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute.
- Add the diced tomatoes and Italian herbs; let simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and add the chopped basil, stirring to combine.
- Cook for an additional 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, try mixing in crushed red pepper flakes or heavy cream. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg