Delicious Chicken Recipe With Tomato Sauce

Introduction

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
3. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
4. Add the can of diced tomatoes, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine.
5. Simmer the tomato sauce for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. While the sauce simmers, season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper.
7. Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish and pour the tomato sauce over the top.
8. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
9. Remove the foil from the baking dish and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the top is browned and bubbly.
10. Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 280
• Protein: 41g
• Fat: 9g
• Carbohydrates: 8g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 4g
• Sodium: 760mg

Tips and Variations

• For a spicier tomato sauce, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or diced jalapeño pepper.
• If you don't have canned diced tomatoes, you can use fresh tomatoes instead. Simply chop 2-3 medium tomatoes and add them to the skillet with the onion and garlic.
• If you prefer a creamier sauce, add 1/4 cup of heavy cream or Greek yogurt to the tomato sauce before pouring it over the chicken.
• For a vegetarian version of this recipe, substitute 1 can of chickpeas or white beans for the chicken breasts.
• Serve this chicken recipe with tomato sauce over pasta, rice, or a bed of fresh greens for a complete meal.

Conclusion