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This recipe offers a delicious and quick dinner solution, perfect for busy weeknights. It's packed with flavor and nutrients.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast boneless, skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 0.5 cup olive oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 ounce, undrained
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon dried basil
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes (with their juice), vegetable broth, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 10 minutes.
- Return the browned chicken to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover and simmer for another 10-15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Serve this quick dinner with your favorite pasta, rice, or a side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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