Fresh Tomato Chicken

Elevate your weeknight dinner routine with this vibrant and flavorful Fresh Tomato Chicken recipe! Tender, juicy chicken breasts are perfectly seasoned and seared to a golden brown before simmering in a luscious sauce made from fresh, ripe tomatoes, aromatic garlic, and a splash of chicken broth. Highlighted with fragrant basil and a hint of oregano, this dish strikes the perfect balance of hearty and refreshing. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s a quick, one-skillet dinner that’s as easy as it is delicious. Serve it over pasta, rice, or alongside a crisp salad for a meal bursting with Mediterranean-inspired goodness. Perfect for busy evenings or impressing guests, this recipe brings fresh and wholesome ingredients to your table with ease.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Chicken breasts
• 4 cups Fresh tomatoes (chopped)
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves (minced)
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 cup Fresh basil leaves (chopped)
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoons Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 0.5 cups Chicken broth

Directions

Step 1

Season the chicken breasts with half of the salt, black pepper, and dried oregano evenly on both sides.

Step 2

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 3

Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and sear for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

Step 4

In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil.

Step 5

Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to let it burn.

Step 6

Stir in the chopped fresh tomatoes, the remaining salt and pepper, and the red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the tomatoes start to soften and release their juices.

Step 7

Add the chicken broth to the skillet and bring to a gentle simmer.

Step 8

Return the seared chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them into the tomato mixture. Spoon some of the sauce over the chicken.

Step 9

Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let the chicken simmer for 12-15 minutes, or until fully cooked and no longer pink in the center (internal temperature should read 165°F).

Step 10

Stir in the fresh basil during the last 2 minutes of cooking.

Step 11

Serve the Fresh Tomato Chicken hot, spooning the tomato sauce over the chicken. Pair with pasta, rice, or a side salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1430.3 grams (1430.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1271

Total Fat 26.20g	34%
Saturated Fat 6.80g	34%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 572mg	191%
Sodium 3179mg	138%
Total Carbohydrate 28.40g	10%
Dietary Fiber 8.40g	30%
Total Sugars 15.80g
Protein 221.50g	443%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 165mg	13%
Iron 8mg	44%
Potassium 1586mg	34%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 19.1%

Protein: 71.7%

Carbs: 9.2%