Simple Italian Chicken Saute
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this Simple Italian Chicken Sauté, a one-pan masterpiece bursting with authentic Mediterranean flavors. Tender chicken breasts are browned to a golden perfection and paired with a vibrant medley of juicy cherry tomatoes, fragrant garlic, and a blend of dried oregano and basil. Simmered together to create a light, zesty tomato sauce, this recipe is further enhanced with a splash of bright lemon juice and a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a restaurant-quality finish. Ready in just 30 minutes, this dish is perfect for busy nights and pairs beautifully with pasta, rice, or crusty bread, making it a deliciously versatile centerpiece for any meal. If you're craving a touch of spice, a pinch of red pepper flakes will take it to the next level. Dinner has never been easier—or more satisfying! Perfect for fans of Italian-inspired, healthy, and quick chicken recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 pieces garlic cloves
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch to promote even cooking.
Season the chicken breasts on both sides with half of the salt and black pepper.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the chicken breasts.
Cook the chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
Add cherry tomatoes, dried oregano, dried basil, remaining salt, and black pepper to the skillet. If desired, sprinkle in red pepper flakes for a touch of heat.
Cook the tomatoes for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they soften and start to burst, creating a light tomato sauce.
Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning some of the tomato mixture over them.
Reduce the heat to low and let the chicken simmer in the tomato sauce for 3-4 minutes to infuse the flavors.
Remove the skillet from heat and drizzle the lemon juice over the chicken.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately with your choice of side, such as pasta, rice, or crusty bread.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1469 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 53.7 g | 69% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.2 g | 56% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 572 mg | 191% | |
| Sodium | 2894 mg | 126% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 17.7 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.9 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.3 g | ||
| Protein | 217.3 g | 435% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 151 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 7.3 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 849 mg | 18% | |
*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.
