Description
A cozy weeknight dinner featuring tender chicken, vibrant tomatoes, and fragrant basil, perfect for busy evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb white-meat chicken breast, cut into pieces
- 2 cups vibrant tomatoes, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked pasta or rice, for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chicken pieces, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the chopped tomatoes and dried oregano, allowing it to simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Stir in the fresh basil and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Serve over cooked pasta or rice.
Notes
Make ahead by preparing the chicken and sauce a day in advance. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg