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Chicken Pomodoro
Chicken Pomodoro is an easy recipe with the delicious taste of Italy. Season and sear the chicken, then make a flavorful tomato sauce with onion, garlic, chicken broth, ripe tomatoes, and plenty of fresh basil.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 204 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breast
- kosher salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 4-6 garlic cloves finely chopped
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 4 medium vine tomatoes chopped
- 1 cup packed fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and dried basil on both sides.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden and almost cooked through. Set aside.
- Sauté the onion and garlic for 3-4 minutes. Stir in the chicken broth and cook until mostly reduced.
- Return the chicken to the pan and add the tomatoes and basil. Cook for 5 minutes or until the thickest part of the chicken reaches 165ºF.
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Notes
- Storing: Store the leftover chicken and sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. For longer storage, place in a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 3 months.
- Reheating: Reheat your leftovers in the microwave for 60-90 seconds or until heated through.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
204kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
72mg
(24%)
Sodium
148mg
(6%)
Potassium
815mg
(23%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1379IU
(28%)
Vitamin C
22mg
(24%)
Calcium
50mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 204
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 204kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 148mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 815mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1379IU | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 22mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.