Chicken Pomodoro
This Chicken Pomodoro features pan-seared chicken cutlets paired with a homemade rustic tomato sauce crafted from fresh tomatoes, onions, and garlic, finished with a sprinkle of fresh basil. This dish is a family favorite chicken dinner in under 30 minutes!
Servings: 4
Calories: 245kcal
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds chicken cutlets
- 2 teaspoons salt divided
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 pounds roma tomatoes seeded and rough chopped
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 Tablespoons fresh basil chopped
Instructions
- Season the chicken cutlets with 1 teaspoon of salt, ½ teaspoon of pepper, and ½ teaspoon of Italian seasoning. Add 1 Tablespoon of olive oil to a large skillet set over medium-high heat. Add the chicken to the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through, then transfer to a plate. Cook the chicken in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding the pan.
- Using the same pan, reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining Tablespoon of olive oil, then add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
- Add the tomatoes and scrape up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan, then stir in 1 teaspoon of sugar and 1 teaspoon of salt. Cook for 6 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally. When the tomatoes have cooked down, break them up with a wooden spoon to produce a thick and chunky sauce, then stir in the chopped basil.
- Return the chicken back to the pan and smother it with the sauce. Cook for 1-2 minutes to warm the chicken, then serve.
Notes
- If your chicken cutlets are not an even thickness, pound them with a kitchen mallet to flatten them to around a half-inch thickness.
- If you prefer a smoother sauce, you can blend the cooked sauce before adding the chicken back to the pan.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for 3-4 days. To reheat, place the leftovers in a baking dish and heat in a 325°F oven for 10-12 minutes or until warmed through.
Nutrition
Calories: 245kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 9g | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 9g