Chicken Pomodoro
A quick and delicious Chicken Pomodoro featuring moist chicken and zesty tomato sauce, perfect for a family dinner in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 4 pieces Fresh chicken breasts Pound for even cooking.
- 2 cups Cherry tomatoes Fresh for optimal flavor.
- 3 cloves Garlic Minced.
- 1 medium Onion Chopped.
- ½ cup White wine Used for deglazing.
- 1 cup Chicken broth Low sodium recommended.
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil For cooking.
- ¼ cup Fresh basil Chopped, for garnish.
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese Grated, for serving.
- Salt to taste Salt For seasoning.
- Pepper to taste Pepper For seasoning.
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder For seasoning chicken.
Instructions
Preparation
- Pound the chicken breasts to even thickness and season both sides with salt, garlic powder, and pepper.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Cooking the Chicken
- Cook the chicken in the skillet for about 6 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest.
Making the Sauce
- In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of olive oil and sauté the chopped onions and minced garlic until fragrant.
- Deglaze the pan with white wine, scraping up any browned bits.
- Add cherry tomatoes and chicken broth to the skillet, cooking until the tomatoes are tender.
- Finish with a pinch of sugar and fresh basil.
Combining
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the sauce and let it simmer to blend the flavors.
- Serve with a sprinkle of fresh basil and grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
For a creamier sauce, add grated cheese. Customize by adding red pepper flakes for spice.