Delicious Chicken Pomodoro with Fresh Tomato Sauce
Chicken pomodoro is fresh, juicy, and full of tomato flavor—this easy dinner is ready fast and perfect for weeknights!
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 5 medium ripe tomatoes chopped
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- Fresh basil leaves chopped (plus more for garnish)
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil. Add chicken and sear for 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 10–12 minutes until tomatoes break down and sauce thickens.
- Stir in fresh basil and return chicken to the pan. Spoon sauce over the chicken and simmer for 5 more minutes.
- Garnish with additional basil and Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve with pasta, rice, or crusty bread.