Description
A comforting dish of chicken cooked in a rich tomato sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and sauté until soft.
- Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add chicken breasts and cook until browned on both sides.
- Pour in tomato sauce and add Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- You can use boneless thighs instead of breasts for a different texture.
- Use low-sodium tomato sauce for a healthier option.
- Serve with pasta, rice, or bread to soak up the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: chicken tomato sauce, easy chicken recipe, comfort food