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A dish featuring Chicken Tomato Recipe in a tomato sauce with herbs like thyme, topped with chopped parsley.

Chicken Tomato Recipe

This easy, one-pan Chicken Tomato Recipe is perfect for busy weeknights. Chicken breasts or thighs are seared to golden perfection, then cooked with fresh tomatoes, garlic, herbs, and a touch of white wine or broth to create a delicious, garlicky sauce.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean
Keyword: Chicken and cherry tomato recipes, Chicken in tomato sauce, Chicken in tomato sauce with rice, Chicken tomato recipe Italian, How to cook chicken with tomatoes and onions, Simple chicken breast and tomato recipes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15

Equipment

  • 1 Large skillet (12-inch works best for even cooking)
  • 1 Chef’s knife (For cutting the chicken and vegetables)
  • 1 Cutting board (For prep work)
  • 1 Wooden spoon/spatula (For stirring and deglazing)
  • 1 Tongs (For flipping chicken)

Ingredients

  • 4 Breasts Boneless Chicken Breasts - Or thighs or your preferred protein
  • 2tbsp Tablespoons Olive Oil - For searing the chicken
  • 1tsp Teaspoon Salt - For seasoning the chicken
  • 1tsp Teaspoon Pepper - For seasoning the chicken
  • 2Cups cups Cherry Tomatoes - Fresh halved or whole
  • 4Cloves Garlic Cloves - Minced or chopped
  • ¼cup Cups Fresh Basil - Torn for finishing the dish
  • 2tbsp Tablespoons Tomato Paste - For depth of flavor in the sauce
  • 1 Medium Onion - Diced
  • ½cup Cups White Wine or Chicken Broth - For deglazing the pan
  • ½tsp Teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes - Optional for a slight kick
  • 1tsp Teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • ¼cup Cups Kalamata Olives Optional - For Mediterranean twist
  • ¼cup Cups Sun-Dried Tomatoes Optional - Adds extra richness
  • ¼cup Cups Feta Cheese Optional - For topping, if making Mediterranean style

Instructions

  • Season chicken with salt and pepper, then pat dry.
    Whole raw chicken with garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, and eggs laid out on a surface, ready for preparation.
  • Sear chicken on both sides until golden brown.
    Chicken thighs cooking in a skillet, seared golden brown and garnished with fresh parsley, in olive oil.
  • Sauté onions until soft, then add garlic and cook.
    Onions cooking in a skillet until softened, with a hint of caramelization and golden-brown edges.
  • Add tomatoes, herbs, and cook until tomatoes burst open.
    Cherry tomatoes cooking in a skillet, seasoned with herbs and olive oil, releasing their juices and softening.
  • Simmer chicken in the sauce, then rest before serving.
    Chicken thighs in a skillet with a tomato sauce, garnished with chopped parsley, and served with a flavorful broth.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plate | Calories: 350kcal (18%) | Carbohydrates: 12g (4%) | Protein: 35g (70%) | Fat: 15g (23%) | Saturated Fat: 2g (13%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 70mg (23%) | Sodium: 350mg (15%) | Potassium: 800mg (23%) | Fiber: 5g (21%) | Sugar: 5g (6%) | Vitamin A: 800IU (16%) | Vitamin C: 25mg (30%) | Calcium: 50mg (5%) | Iron: 2mg (11%)
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