Tomato Chicken Skillet
A succulent chicken dish cooked in a rich tomato sauce with a perfect blend of herbs and spices. This easy, one-skillet meal comes together in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for a busy weeknight dinner.
ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 ½ lbs)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
steps
- 1.
Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
- 2.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 3.
Add the chicken and cook until browned, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- 4.
Add onion and garlic to the same skillet and sauté until soft and fragrant.
- 5.
Add the Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes and stir.
- 6.
Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, salt, and black pepper.
- 7.
Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 8.
Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the tomato sauce over it.
- 9.
Cover and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- 10.
Sprinkle with fresh basil and serve hot.
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