Description
This Chicken with Tomato Sauce recipe offers a delicious, easy-to-make meal featuring tender chicken breasts simmered in a flavorful homemade tomato sauce infused with garlic, onion, and aromatic herbs. Garnished with fresh basil and optional Parmesan cheese, it’s a perfect dish for a comforting weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Tomato Sauce
- 2 cups canned crushed tomatoes
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Garnish
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
- Optional: Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season them with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Sauté the aromatics: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 4-5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
- Cook the chicken: Push the onion and garlic to the side of the skillet and add the chicken breasts. Cook the chicken for about 5-6 minutes per side, until golden brown and nearly cooked through.
- Add tomato sauce and seasonings: Pour in the crushed tomatoes and stir in the dried basil, dried oregano, and sugar. Mix everything together to combine. Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet, and let the chicken simmer in the sauce for 10-15 minutes until fully cooked and flavors meld.
- Final taste and garnish: Taste the sauce and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Remove from heat, garnish with fresh basil leaves, and, if desired, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- For juicier chicken, marinade the breasts in olive oil, garlic, and herbs for 30 minutes before cooking.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, simmer uncovered for an additional 5-10 minutes to reduce liquid.
- This dish pairs well with pasta, rice, or crusty bread.
- Use fresh herbs if available for a brighter flavor.
- To keep this recipe gluten-free, ensure canned tomatoes and seasonings are gluten-free certified.
