Chicken Armondo
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with Chicken Armondo, a rich and flavorful dish that combines tender, golden-seared chicken breasts with a creamy tomato-basil sauce bursting with Italian-inspired flavors. This one-skillet recipe is infused with the aromatic essence of garlic, onion, and a touch of crushed red pepper flakes for a subtle kick, while velvety heavy cream and grated Parmesan create a luscious, restaurant-worthy finish. Perfectly balanced with fresh basil and parsley, Chicken Armondo is ideal served over pasta, rice, or alongside crusty bread to soak up every last drop of the indulgent sauce. Ready in just 50 minutes, this comforting yet elegant meal will become a family favorite for busy nights or special occasions.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes, canned
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 0.5 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 0.5 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Season the chicken breasts with half of the salt and black pepper on each side.
Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat until melted and bubbling.
Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the tomato paste to the skillet and stir well, cooking for 1-2 minutes to develop its flavor.
Pour in the diced tomatoes, including their liquid, and stir to combine.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream, crushed red pepper flakes, basil, the remaining salt, and black pepper. Let the sauce simmer for 5 minutes.
Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, ensuring they are coated in the sauce. Cover the skillet and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
Sprinkle grated parmesan cheese over the chicken and sauce, and let it melt for 2-3 minutes.
Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm with pasta, rice, or crusty bread.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2741 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 169.9 g | 218% | |
| Saturated Fat | 81.4 g | 407% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 914 mg | 305% | |
| Sodium | 4179 mg | 182% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.7 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.9 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.6 g | ||
| Protein | 239.0 g | 478% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1034 mg | 80% | |
| Iron | 13.8 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 1521 mg | 32% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
