Description
A savory chicken dish cooked in a rich tomato sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 cups crushed tomatoes
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Brown chicken in the skillet for 5-7 minutes on each side.
- Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add diced onion and cook until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1 additional minute.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, oregano, and basil.
- Return chicken to the skillet, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Serve with pasta or rice.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken tomato sauce, Italian chicken, savory chicken dish