Description
Chicken Pomodoro is a classic Italian dish featuring tender chicken breasts simmered in a flavorful tomato and basil sauce. This quick and easy stovetop recipe is perfect for a delicious weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Ingredients for Chicken Pomodoro:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear the chicken until golden brown and cooked through.
- Cook the tomatoes: In the same skillet, sauté garlic, cherry tomatoes, and red pepper flakes until tomatoes soften.
- Simmer: Add chicken broth, simmer, then return chicken to the skillet and simmer to blend flavors.
- Finish and serve: Sprinkle with basil and Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- Serve over angel hair pasta, rice, or roasted vegetables.
- Chicken thighs can be used for a juicier alternative.