Description
Hearty chicken tomato sauce delivers pure comfort straight to your dinner table, turning simple ingredients into a mouthwatering meal that feels like a warm hug from an Italian grandmother. Simmering tender chicken pieces in a rich, zesty tomato base creates a simple yet satisfying dinner your family will request again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 cups tomato sauce
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Cooking Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Warm 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat (375°F) for 2 minutes until shimmering.
- Drop the chopped onion and 3 minced garlic cloves into the hot pan, stirring frequently for 4-5 minutes until they turn translucent and fragrant.
- Place 4 chicken breasts into the skillet, cooking each side for 3-4 minutes until a golden-brown crust forms.
- Pour 2 cups tomato sauce over the chicken, sprinkling 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes across the surface.
- Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet, and let the sauce gently simmer for 25-30 minutes until your chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Remove the lid, check the chicken’s doneness, and transfer the entire mixture to a serving platter.
- Plate the saucy chicken alongside your preferred starch, allowing the rich tomato sauce to cascade over the meat.
Notes
- Check chicken internal temperature reaches 165°F for safe cooking.
- Fresh basil adds brighter flavor compared to dried herbs, so swap if possible.
- Lower sodium by using low-sodium tomato sauce and reducing added salt.
- Use boneless chicken thighs for more tender meat that absorbs sauce flavors better.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 205 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg