Description
Chicken Pomodoro is a quick and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, juicy cherry tomatoes, and fragrant basil in a light, savory sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this easy recipe takes just 30 minutes to prepare and is sure to impress your family and guests alike. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll create a vibrant meal that’s not only delicious but also healthy. Serve it over pasta or with a fresh salad for a complete dining experience that satisfies both taste and nutrition.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken breast (cutlets)
- 4 cups cherry tomatoes
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup onion (chopped)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/3 cup white apple vinegar
- Fresh basil
- Kosher salt
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Season the chicken cutlets with garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, then cook the chicken for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove the chicken once cooked and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté chopped onions in additional olive oil until soft, then add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in cherry tomatoes, broth, white apple vinegar, and chopped basil. Simmer for 5-8 minutes until the tomatoes soften.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and let simmer in the sauce for an additional 2-3 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg