Creamy Tomato Chicken Skillet
Juicy chicken in a tomato cream sauce is served over pasta. Ready in minutes from one easy skillet or pot!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken cutlets ( or boneless skinless chicken breasts)
- ¾ teaspoon salt (divided)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 14 ounces crushed tomatoes (or tomato sauce)
- ¾ cup heavy whipping cream (or evaporated milk)
- ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese (plus additional for serving)
- 8 ounces medium pasta (cooked, for serving)
- thinly sliced fresh basil leaves (for garnish)
Steps
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If using chicken breasts, cut the chicken in half horizontally to form thinner cutlets. Gently pound the chicken to ¼-inch thick. Season the chicken with ½ teaspoon salt and pepper.
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In a large 12-inch skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side or until cooked through. Transfer the chicken to a plate to keep warm.
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Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining oil. Stir in the garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
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Add the crushed tomatoes, heavy cream, and remaining ¼ teaspoon salt and bring to a simmer. Let simmer uncovered for 5 minutes.
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Add the chicken to the pan along with any juices and simmer uncovered for an additional 3 to 4 minutes or until the chicken is heated through.
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Stir in the Parmesan cheese and season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
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Serve over cooked pasta if using, and garnish with Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
📋 Price Breakdown (8% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| chicken cutlets | 1 pound | - | - |
| salt | 0.75 teaspoon | - | - |
| black pepper | 0.5 teaspoon | - | - |
| olive oil | 2 tablespoons | - | - |
| garlic | 4 cloves | - | - |
| dried oregano | 0.5 teaspoon | - | - |
| red pepper flakes | 0.5 teaspoon | - | - |
| crushed tomatoes | 14 ounces | $0.75/kg | $1.05 |
| heavy whipping cream | 0.75 cup | - | - |
| shredded Parmesan cheese | 0.25 cup | - | - |
| medium pasta | 8 ounces | - | - |
| thinly sliced fresh basil leaves | - | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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