Description
Italian chicken recipes are a delightful way to savor the rich flavors of Italian cuisine right in your own kitchen. This dish features tender chicken breasts simmered in a luscious tomato sauce, infused with aromatic garlic and herbs. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners, serve it over pasta or alongside crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce. Every bite is a comforting reminder of home-cooked meals that bring everyone together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 680g)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 (14.5 oz) cans crushed tomatoes
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning blend
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Pat dry the chicken breasts and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the seasoned chicken to the skillet and sear for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes and sprinkle with Italian seasoning. Stir gently and bring to a simmer for 10 minutes.
- Cover with a lid and cook on low heat for an additional 15 minutes until chicken is fully cooked.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (170g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg