Description
Chicken Pomodoro is a simple and flavorful Italian-inspired dish featuring tender chicken breast cutlets simmered in a fresh tomato, garlic, and onion sauce with a hint of lemon. Perfect for a quick and delicious weeknight dinner, this recipe combines sautéing and simmering techniques to create a hearty, comforting meal.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 2 pounds chicken breast cutlets
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Sauce
- ½ onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Additional salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Pat the chicken cutlets dry thoroughly with paper towels. Season both sides evenly with salt and black pepper to enhance flavor and ensure a good sear.
- Sear Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken cutlets and cook for about 2 minutes per side until they develop a light golden-brown crust. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: In the same skillet, add chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes until the onion becomes soft and translucent, releasing its sweetness and aroma.
- Add Tomatoes and Simmer: Stir in the sliced cherry tomatoes, chicken broth, and lemon juice. Mix well and let the sauce simmer for 5 minutes to meld flavors and slightly reduce the liquid.
- Finish Cooking Chicken: Return the seared chicken cutlets to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce. Cover the skillet with a lid and cook for about 8 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked through and tender.
- Season and Serve: Taste the sauce and season with additional salt and pepper as desired. Serve the chicken hot with the delicious tomato sauce spooned over the top.
Notes
- For best results, use uniformly thin chicken cutlets to ensure even cooking.
- You can substitute cherry tomatoes with grape tomatoes or diced Roma tomatoes if preferred.
- If a thicker sauce is desired, remove the chicken after cooking and simmer the sauce uncovered for a few extra minutes to reduce.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with pasta, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop.
