Fresh Tomato Chicken
Elevate your weeknight dinner routine with this vibrant and flavorful Fresh Tomato Chicken recipe! Tender, juicy chicken breasts are perfectly seasoned and seared to a golden brown before simmering in a luscious sauce made from fresh, ripe tomatoes, aromatic garlic, and a splash of chicken broth. Highlighted with fragrant basil and a hint of oregano, this dish strikes the perfect balance of hearty and refreshing. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s a quick, one-skillet dinner that’s as easy as it is delicious. Serve it over pasta, rice, or alongside a crisp salad for a meal bursting with Mediterranean-inspired goodness. Perfect for busy evenings or impressing guests, this recipe brings fresh and wholesome ingredients to your table with ease.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Chicken breasts
- 4 cups Fresh tomatoes (chopped)
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves (minced)
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 cup Fresh basil leaves (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 0.5 cups Chicken broth
Instructions
Season the chicken breasts with half of the salt, black pepper, and dried oregano evenly on both sides.
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and sear for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to let it burn.
Stir in the chopped fresh tomatoes, the remaining salt and pepper, and the red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the tomatoes start to soften and release their juices.
Add the chicken broth to the skillet and bring to a gentle simmer.
Return the seared chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them into the tomato mixture. Spoon some of the sauce over the chicken.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let the chicken simmer for 12-15 minutes, or until fully cooked and no longer pink in the center (internal temperature should read 165°F).
Stir in the fresh basil during the last 2 minutes of cooking.
Serve the Fresh Tomato Chicken hot, spooning the tomato sauce over the chicken. Pair with pasta, rice, or a side salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1271 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 26.2 g | 34% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.8 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 572 mg | 191% | |
| Sodium | 3179 mg | 138% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.4 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.4 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.8 g | ||
| Protein | 221.5 g | 443% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 165 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 8.0 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 1586 mg | 34% | |
*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.
