Pollo Fra Diavolo
Turn up the heat in your kitchen with this fiery and flavorful Pollo Fra Diavolo recipe! Inspired by classic Italian-American cuisine, this dish features tender, golden-seared chicken breasts simmered in a zesty tomato sauce infused with aromatic garlic, red chili flakes, and a splash of dry white wine for depth. Fresh basil and oregano add a burst of herbal freshness, while the optional addition of pasta makes it a hearty, crowd-pleasing meal. Perfect for spice lovers, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 50 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or casual dinner gatherings. Serve Pollo Fra Diavolo as a bold standalone dish or paired with your favorite pasta for a restaurant-quality experience at home.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 4 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 1.5 teaspoons red chili flakes
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 0.5 cups dry white wine
- 1 teaspoons dried oregano
- 0.25 cups fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 12 ounces cooked pasta (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Season the chicken breasts with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper on both sides.
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, sear the chicken breasts for 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Sauté the diced onion for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Add the minced garlic and red chili flakes to the skillet, stirring for 1 minute until fragrant.
Deglaze the skillet with the white wine, scraping the bottom of the pan to release any browned bits. Let simmer for 2 minutes.
Add the crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine.
Return the seared chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F/74°C).
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the chopped basil.
Serve the Pollo Fra Diavolo hot on its own or over cooked pasta for a complete meal. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2424 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 72.4 g | 93% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.0 g | 70% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 592 mg | 197% | |
| Sodium | 2962 mg | 129% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 165.6 g | 60% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.3 g | 76% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.6 g | ||
| Protein | 246.1 g | 492% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 372 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 18.6 mg | 103% | |
| Potassium | 4095 mg | 87% | |
*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.
