Description

A quick and delicious one-skillet chicken dinner featuring juicy chicken cutlets and a fresh cherry tomato sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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Main ingredients

4 pieces chicken cutlets or thin sliced chicken breasts (Thin pieces for faster and even cooking.)
2 cups cherry tomatoes (The star ingredient that bursts and turns saucy.)
3 cloves garlic (Do not skip it.)
1 cup chicken broth (Adds body without making it heavy.)
2 tablespoons lemon juice (For brightness in the sauce.)
2 tablespoons olive oil (For cooking the chicken.)
1 tablespoon butter (Optional for a silkier sauce.)
to taste salt
to taste black pepper
to taste red pepper flakes (Optional for heat.)
to garnish fresh basil or parsley (For topping.)

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Instructions

Preparation

Pat the chicken dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Cooking

Sear the chicken for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden, then move it to a plate.
Lower the heat a bit, add garlic, and stir for about 20 seconds.
Add cherry tomatoes and a pinch of salt. Let them cook until they start to burst.
Pour in broth and scrape up the browned bits.
Add the chicken back in and simmer until cooked through.
Finish with lemon juice, basil, and a tiny bit of butter for extra gloss.

Notes

This dish is flexible. You can substitute grape tomatoes for cherry tomatoes, or use veggie broth. For added flavor, consider adding a spoon of pesto or tossing in spinach. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Calories: 400
Sugar: 5
Sodium: 600
Fat: 25
Saturated Fat: 5
Carbohydrates: 15
Fiber: 2
Protein: 30