Best Tender Tomato Chicken Breasts Recipes

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EASY CHICKEN IN TOMATO SAUCE



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This one skillet 30 minute dinner will become one of your go to week night meals! Made with quick cooking chicken breasts and store bought canned tomatoes with just a hint of cream!

Provided by Kathi & Rachel

Categories     Dinner     Main Course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 boneless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
3 large garlic cloves, chopped
1 14 ounce can crushed tomatoes (tomato sauce can be substituted)
1 14 ounce can roasted diced tomatoes, drained
1/8 cup heavy cream (or half and half)
2 teaspoons italian seasoning (or 1 tsp dried basil and oregano)
salt and pepper to taste
12 ounces cooked spaghetti or rice (prepared according to package directions)

Steps:

  • Heat large skillet on medium high heat.
  • While skillet heats, rub chicken breasts with olive oil and sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper.
  • Place prepared chicken into skillet and do not touch for 3-4 minutes or until chicken releases easily from the pan and forms a nice crust.
  • Remove seared to chicken and set aside. (the chicken will not be fully cooked but will continue to cook in the tomato sauce later).
  • Reduce heat of skillet to medium. Add one tablespoon of olive oil. Add onion and saute until translucence. 3-4 minutes. Add chopped garlic and cook an additional minutes.
  • Add crushed tomatoes, drained diced roasted tomatoes, heavy cream and italian seasoning to skillet. Bring to a simmer. Add chicken back to pan and simmer for 20 minutes or until chicken reaches 165 degrees.
  • Prepare pasta or rice according to package directions and serve with sauce and chicken. Sprinkle with grated parmesan if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 24 g, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 82 mg, Sodium 76 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHICKEN IN TOMATO SAUCE RECIPE



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Quick and easy one-skillet dish with pan seared chicken breasts cooked in a flavorful and creamy tomato sauce with capers. It's a perfect midweek meal that takes only 30 minutes to make!

Provided by Katerina | Diethood

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 teaspoon dried basil
salt and fresh ground pepper (to taste)
1 tablespoon butter
1 yellow onion (finely diced)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 cup dry white wine
1 can (14 ounces) no-salt added diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/3 cup half & half (you can also use light cream, heavy cream, or evaporated milk)
1/4 cup drained capers
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet.
  • Season chicken with dried basil, salt, and pepper.
  • Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook over medium-high heat, 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until lightly browned.
  • Remove chicken breasts from skillet; set aside.
  • Add butter to the skillet and melt.
  • Add diced onions and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  • Stir in the wine to dissolve the brown pieces found at the bottom of the skillet; continue to cook for 4 minutes, or until reduced.
  • Mix in the tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, half & half, and capers.
  • Place chicken back in the skillet.
  • Bring to a boil; cover and simmer over medium-low heat for 8 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Garnish with parsley and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334 kcal, Carbohydrate 12 g, Protein 26 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 87 mg, Sodium 679 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHICKEN BREASTS WITH TOMATOES AND CAPERS



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This recipe was originally developed by Pierre Franey in 1991 for the 60-Minute Gourmet column, a weekly feature dedicated to Times-worthy dishes that were easy, quick and inexpensive. This recipe fit the bill perfectly, and it still does. Just sauté the chicken breasts until they are lightly browned. Then add shallots and garlic, tarragon, tomatoes, vinegar, capers, white wine and tomato paste. Stir well and cook for about 9 minutes more. That's it.

Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, one pot, main course

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 1/4 pounds)
Salt and freshly ground white pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
6 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
4 teaspoons finely chopped fresh tarragon, or 2 teaspoons dried tarragon
8 ripe plum tomatoes cut into small cubes (or one 28-ounce can of tomatoes, drained and chopped)
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup drained capers
1 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper. Heat the oil and butter in a heavy-bottom skillet. Add the chicken breasts and saute over medium-high heat, turning the pieces often until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the shallots and garlic around the chicken. Cook briefly; add the tarragon, tomatoes, vinegar, capers, wine and tomato paste. Stir to dissolve the brown particles adhering to the bottom of the skillet.
  • Blend well, bring to a boil, and then cover and simmer for 9 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 512, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 60 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 1163 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CHICKEN BREAST WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES



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Sun-dried tomatoes provide intense flavor in this delightful chicken entree. If you have all the ingredients for this dish ready before you start to cook, the recipe comes together quickly.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup chopped dry-packed sun-dried tomatoes
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 green onion, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons minced garlic, divided
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup fat-free milk
Hot cooked pasta, optional

Steps:

  • Bring 1/2 cup broth to a boil; remove from the heat. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes; let stand for 10 minutes. In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute the mushrooms, onion and 1 teaspoon garlic for 1 minute. Stir in the remaining broth; cook 2 minutes longer or until mushrooms are tender. Remove mushroom mixture and set aside., Rub chicken with remaining garlic. In the same skillet, brown chicken in oil for 3 minutes on each side. Stir in tomato mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. Remove chicken; slice and keep warm., In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, basil, salt and pepper. Stir in milk until smooth; add to tomato mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in mushroom mixture. Spoon over chicken. Serve with pasta if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 416mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHICKEN BREASTS WITH PEPPERS, TOMATOES AND SAFFRON



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Portugal launched great explorations in the 15th and 16th centuries, often in search of spices, and to a large extent, their discoveries defined their national cuisines. They discovered Madeira, the Azores and the Cape Verde Islands. Vasco da Gama, seeking a sea route to India, brought back one of most important spices of all, black pepper. Exploration of the New World turned up sweet and hot peppers, corn, all varieties of beans, tomatoes, vanilla, avocados, chocolate, squashes and guavas (from which chewing gum is made). These discoveries truly revolutionized the kitchens of Europe. This dish has a sauce based on tomatoes and is typical of casseroles found in Portugal. First the peppers, onions and garlic are sautéed in olive oil. Tomatoes and saffron, another spice associated with the Iberian peninsula, are added to this mixture. The chicken is browned first, then slowly cooked. The pan is deglazed with chicken stock and white wine before the other ingredients are combined.

Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, one pot, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cups cored seeded sweet red, green and yellow peppers, cut into thin strips
1 cup thinly sliced onions
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 cup canned crushed tomatoes
1/4 teaspoon saffron stems or 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
2 tablespoons butter
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, about 1 1/4 pounds
1 tablespoon finely chopped shallots
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup fresh or canned chicken broth
4 tablespoons finely chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Heat the oil over medium high heat in a skillet. Add the peppers, onions, garlic, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, about 3 minutes or until crisp tender. Then add the tomatoes and saffron. Cover and simmer 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, melt the butter in a skillet large enough to hold the chicken breasts in one layer. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat until lightly browned, about 4 minutes. Turn the pieces, reduce the heat and cook about 5 minutes or until done. Do not overcook. Transfer the chicken to a warm platter and keep it warm.
  • Add the shallots to the skillet and cook until wilted. Do not brown. Pour in the wine and scrape the bottom with a wooden spatula to dissolve any brown particles that may cling to the bottom of the skillet. Reduce the wine almost completely and add the chicken broth. Let this cook until it is almost totally reduced. Add the chicken breasts and any liquid that may have accumulated. Add the pepper and tomato mixture, bring to a simmer and add the parsley. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 352, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 34 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 821 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

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