Description
Chicken in Tomato Sauce is a hearty skillet dinner featuring tender chicken thighs simmered in a rich garlic tomato sauce with Italian herbs and spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 17–18 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or basil
Instructions
- Pat the chicken thighs dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, oregano, and paprika.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- Add diced onion to the skillet and cook 4 to 5 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and red pepper flakes and cook 30 seconds.
- Add tomato paste and cook 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over top, cover, and simmer 25 to 30 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Garnish with Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
- Substitute olive oil for vegetable oil for richer flavor.
- Blend crushed tomatoes for a smoother sauce.
- Serve with pasta, rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 26
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 17
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 38
- Cholesterol: 150