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Chicken in tomato sauce
Chicken in tomato sauce
Chicken in tomato sauce is a delicious dish made by simmering chicken pieces in a savory tomato-based sauce. It’s a recipe that often includes onions, garlic, herbs, and sometimes additional vegetables. The combination of tender chicken and flavorful tomato sauce creates a comforting and hearty meal that is perfect served over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes 14 oz
- 1 can tomato sauce 8 oz
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese for garnish
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the diced onion and garlic. Cook until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, oregano, and basil to the skillet. Stir to combine.
- Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them into the tomato sauce.
- Cover the skillet and simmer over low heat for about 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Serve the chicken in tomato sauce hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves. Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 362kcal (18%)Carbohydrates: 17g (6%)Protein: 51g (102%)Fat: 10g (15%)Saturated Fat: 2g (13%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 145mg (48%)Sodium: 1080mg (47%)Potassium: 1593mg (46%)Fiber: 4g (17%)Sugar: 10g (11%)Vitamin A: 935IU (19%)Vitamin C: 27mg (33%)Calcium: 90mg (9%)Iron: 4mg (22%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
