Three Step Saucy Chicken Dinner
Elevate your weeknight dinner routine with this irresistible Three Step Saucy Chicken Dinner! Featuring tender, golden-seared chicken breasts simmered in a rich, creamy tomato sauce infused with garlic, onions, and Italian herbs, this one-skillet recipe is both easy and flavor-packed. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s the perfect blend of comfort and convenience, ideal for busy families or anyone craving a hearty homemade meal. Serve it over fluffy rice or with crusty bread to soak up every bit of the luscious sauce, and garnish with fresh parsley for a vibrant finishing touch. Quick, satisfying, and brimming with flavor, this recipe will be your go-to for delicious chicken dinners made simple!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 14 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
- optional cooked rice or crusty bread for serving
Instructions
Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Sear the chicken breasts 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 diced onion. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
Pour in the crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, and Italian seasoning. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a simmer.
Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce. Cover the skillet with a lid and simmer on low heat for 15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F/74°C).
Stir in the heavy cream and let the sauce cook for an additional 2 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Garnish the dish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired, and serve hot over cooked rice or alongside crusty bread.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2095 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 94.6 g | 121% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.4 g | 177% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 712 mg | 237% | |
| Sodium | 3514 mg | 153% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 62.8 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.9 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.7 g | ||
| Protein | 227.3 g | 455% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 255 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 12.3 mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 3136 mg | 67% | |
*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.
