Description
Creating Chicken Pomodoro Skillet is easy if you follow these simple steps.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes (or 2 cups fresh tomatoes, diced)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese, torn into pieces
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
- Cooked pasta or rice (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chicken breasts to the skillet. Cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes, oregano, and basil. Stir to combine, and let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes.
- Place the cooked chicken breasts back into the skillet, spooning some of the tomato mixture over them.
- Top each chicken breast with pieces of fresh mozzarella cheese. Cover the skillet and let it cook for another 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
- Remove from heat and garnish with fresh basil leaves. Serve immediately over cooked pasta or rice if desired.
Notes
- These straightforward steps will guide you in creating a delicious Chicken Pomodoro Skillet that is sure to impress!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with tomato and mozzarella
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg