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Chicken Pomodoro (30-Minute Meal)

This homemade chicken pomodoro is light, easy, delicious, and comes together in under 30 minutes from start to finish!
5 from 7 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4
Calories 290 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 lbs Chicken breast cutlets
  • 2 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper

For the tomato sauce

  • 4 cups Cherry tomatoes
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • ½ cup Onion chopped
  • ⅔ cup Broth either chicken broth or vegetable broth will work
  • ⅓ cup White wine
  • ½ cup Basil

Instructions
 

  • Season the chicken on both sides with salt, garlic powder, and black pepper. Add a drizzle of olive oil to the pan and heat it over medium-high heat.
  • Add the chicken and cook it on each side for about 5 minutes on each side over medium-high heat. Don't disturb the chicken and let it cook without moving it to allow it to develop a crust on the outside.
  • If you need, cook the chicken in batches to allow the chicken to cook properly. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  • Reduce the heat to medium heat. In the same pan, add 2 tablespoon of olive oil and saute the chopped onion mixing constantly with a wooden spoon until it's soft, tender, and golden brown.
  • Add the minced garlic and saute for another minute or so until it's cooked.
  • Now, add the sliced cherry tomatoes, chopped basil, broth, and white wine. Use a wooden spoon to scrape the garlic from the bottom of the pan and mix well.
  • Simmer the tomato sauce for 5-8 minutes or until the tomatoes are softened and release their juices.
  • Add back the cooked chicken to the tomato sauce, over medium-low heat. Cover the pan with a lid and simmer for another 2-3 minutes. Top with more fresh garlic and serve!

Notes

  • Do not disturb the chicken! Let the chicken cook for at least 5 minutes without flipping it so it will have time to properly form a crust.
  • Use fresh ingredients! Making this dish with fresh ingredients like fresh tomatoes, fresh basil, and fresh garlic, is essential and will transform your dish.
  • You can use your favorite parts of chicken for this recipe. Like chicken thighs, chicken tenders, and chicken breasts. Ensure that you clean the chicken and that there are no bones for easy eating.
  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure that your chicken is cooked on the inside and prevents your chicken from drying out.
  • Dry the chicken with paper towels before you rub it with the spices. This ensures you have perfect crispy skin on the outside and tender meat on the inside.
  • Use chicken cutlets for this recipe to make sure they will cook through. Thick cuts will take longer to cook. I aim for ½ inch thickness for each chicken piece.

Nutrition

Calories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 42gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 116mgSodium: 3737mgPotassium: 1220mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1008IUVitamin C: 37mgCalcium: 63mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Chicken Pomodoro
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