Super Easy Italian Chicken
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this *Super Easy Italian Chicken* recipe—a one-skillet wonder that combines tender, juicy chicken breasts with a rich tomato-basil sauce infused with garlic and red pepper flakes. Perfectly seasoned with Italian herbs and topped with a sprinkle of freshly grated Parmesan, this dish brings the flavors of Italy straight to your table in just 35 minutes. Serve it over al dente pasta, fluffy rice, or alongside crusty bread to soak up every bit of the savory sauce. With simple pantry staples and minimal prep time, this effortless recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or when you're craving a comforting, homemade Italian meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 28-ounce can Crushed tomatoes
- 0.5 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
- 0.25 cup Fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
Once the oil is hot, place the chicken breasts in the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove the chicken and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Pour in the crushed tomatoes and stir in the red pepper flakes. Let the sauce simmer for 5 minutes.
Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, ensuring they are submerged in the tomato sauce.
Cover the skillet and let simmer for 15 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Sprinkle the fresh basil and Parmesan cheese over the chicken before serving.
Serve hot with pasta, rice, or crusty bread for a complete meal. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1331 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 26.8 g | 34% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.0 g | 35% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 592 mg | 197% | |
| Sodium | 2945 mg | 128% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.0 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.7 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.2 g | ||
| Protein | 223.8 g | 448% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 278 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 14.3 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 3583 mg | 76% | |
*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.
