Chicken Pomodoro
Chicken Pomodoro is an easy recipe with the delicious taste of Italy. Season and sear the chicken, then make a flavorful tomato sauce with onion, garlic, chicken broth, ripe tomatoes, and plenty of fresh basil.
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- Cast Iron Skillet
- cutting board
- Sharp Chef's knife
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breast
- Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 4-6 garlic cloves finely chopped
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 4 medium vine tomatoes chopped
- 1 cup packed fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and dried basil on both sides.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden and almost cooked through. Set aside.
- Sauté the onion and garlic for 3-4 minutes. Stir in the chicken broth and cook until mostly reduced.
- Return the chicken to the pan and add the tomatoes and basil. Cook for 5 minutes or until the thickest part of the chicken reaches 165ºF.
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Notes
- Storing: Store the leftover chicken and sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. For longer storage, place in a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 3 months.
- Reheating: Reheat your leftovers in the microwave for 60-90 seconds or until heated through.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 204kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 148mg | Potassium: 815mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1379IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg