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Creamy Tomato Chicken Skillet
Juicy chicken in a tomato cream sauce is served over pasta. Ready in minutes from one easy skillet or pot!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 616 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian , American
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken cutlets or boneless skinless chicken breasts
- ¾ teaspoon salt divided
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 14 ounces crushed tomatoes or tomato sauce
- ¾ cup heavy whipping cream or evaporated milk
- ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese plus additional for serving
- 8 ounces medium pasta cooked, for serving
- thinly sliced fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- If using chicken breasts, cut the chicken in half horizontally to form thinner cutlets. Gently pound the chicken to ¼-inch thick. Season the chicken with ½ teaspoon salt and pepper.
- In a large 12-inch skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side or until cooked through. Transfer the chicken to a plate to keep warm.
- Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining oil. Stir in the garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the crushed tomatoes, heavy cream, and remaining ¼ teaspoon salt and bring to a simmer. Let simmer uncovered for 5 minutes.
- Add the chicken to the pan along with any juices and simmer uncovered for an additional 3 to 4 minutes or until the chicken is heated through.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese and season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve over cooked pasta if using, and garnish with Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.
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Notes
- Chicken cutlets should be about ¼-inch thick.
- Nutrition information includes pasta.
Nutrition Information
Calories
616
(31%)
Carbohydrates
52g
(17%)
Protein
37g
(74%)
Fat
29g
(45%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
127mg
(42%)
Sodium
819mg
(34%)
Potassium
908mg
(26%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
1032IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
166mg
(17%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 616
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 616 | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 127mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 819mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 908mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1032IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 166mg | 17% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.