Description
Chicken Pomodoro is a vibrant Italian-inspired dish featuring tender boneless chicken breasts cooked in a fresh tomato sauce with garlic, basil, and Parmesan cheese. This easy skillet recipe delivers a flavorful and comforting meal perfect for weeknight dinners, served over pasta or rice.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Tomato Sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Serving
- Cooked pasta or rice for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Season both sides of the chicken breasts evenly with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder to enhance the flavor before cooking.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5 to 6 minutes on each side until they develop a golden brown crust and are cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Garlic: In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant, taking care not to burn it.
- Cook Tomatoes: Add the halved cherry tomatoes and crushed red pepper flakes if using. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until the tomatoes start to soften and burst, creating a fresh sauce base.
- Simmer Sauce: Pour in the chicken broth, bring the mixture to a simmer, and scrape the bottom of the skillet to loosen any browned bits, enriching the sauce flavor.
- Return Chicken: Place the cooked chicken breasts back into the skillet, spooning the tomato sauce over them. Cook together for an additional 3 to 4 minutes to meld the flavors and warm the chicken through.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the skillet from heat. Sprinkle fresh chopped basil and grated Parmesan cheese over the chicken and sauce. Serve immediately over cooked pasta or rice if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, use heirloom cherry tomatoes or add a splash of white wine along with the chicken broth to enhance the sauce.
- For even cooking and faster cook time, pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness before seasoning.
- This dish can be made gluten-free by omitting pasta or using gluten-free pasta alternatives.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 510 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
