Easy, tender and flavour-packed one-pan chicken and tomato dinner! The seared chicken breasts are so juicy then cooked in garlic tomatoes sauce with creamy tangy feta and topped with fresh basil and dill. YUM!
Who doesn’t love an easy peasy meal, ready in under 30 minutes and the best part….it tastes so darn good!! When fresh tomatoes start showing up at the markets, it’s that time of the year to start adding them to my recipes. This simple dish is just that, simple yet with a few ingredients it is packed with flavour! You don’t need lots of ingredients to create a delicious meal.
YOU WILL LOVE THIS RECIPE..
Whether you choose cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes, both offer a juicy sweetness to this recipe.
The feta is a perfect addition for it’s creamy texture and a slight saltiness, it replaces adding cream.
The fresh herbs, basil and dill takes this recipe to the next level of freshness and robust sweetness.
Best part, it is all made in ONE PAN!
INGREDIENTS
Chicken: I used boneless and skinless chicken breasts and they were juicy and tender, chicken thighs are always an option, they were dredge with flour and seasoned with salt before pan searing them in olive oil.
Sauce: started with garlic for it’s pungent flavour, grape tomatoes were cut in half and cherry tomatoes are a great substitution, chicken broth and lemon juice brings all of these delicious flavours together in perfect harmony.
Feta cheese: adds a salty tangy flavour and creamy texture to the sauce. No need to add salt to the sauce
Herbs: I chose fresh basil and dill for their unique flavours
INSTRUCTIONS
Start with adding olive in a large skillet, over medium-high heat. Stir together salt and flour on a plate. Dredge each chicken piece into the flour, then add it to the hot skillet. Cook chicken 3-4 minutes on each side, transfer to a plate.
Reduce heat, add tomatoes and saute for 2 minutes then add garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant. Add broth and lemon juice, scraping the brown bites from the pan.
Return the chicken to the pan, add feta and cook on low for 5 minutes. The tomatoes should burst and the feta will melt creating a creamy sauce.
Final step is adding the fresh herbs just before serving.
You will love this easy and delicious tomato and chicken recipe. I served it with mixed salad during the summer months. Other ways to serve this flavourful recipe is with orzo or rice.
TIPS AND SUBSTITUTIONS
Boneless and skinless chicken breasts can be substituted with chicken thighs, with or without bones.
Feta cheese offers salty and cheese flavour, goat cheese can be easily substituted. I would suggest to taste the sauce before serving, since the goat cheese has less salt content.
Chicken broth can be replaced with vegetable broth.
Other options for fresh herbs are parsley, thyme or rosemary
STORING, HEATING AND FREEZING
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days. To heat any leftovers, add it to a skillet or fry pan, with a few drops of water over low heat, simmer for 5-8 minutes.
To freeze this recipe up to 3 months in a freezer appropriate container.
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One-Pan Tomato Chicken with Feta and Fresh Herbs
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- In a large skillet, over medium-high heat, add olive oil. Mix together salt and flour on a plate. Dredge each cut chicken piece into the flour, then add it to the hot skillet. Cook chicken 3-4 minutes on each side, transfer to a plate.
- Reduce heat, add tomatoes and saute for 2 minutes then add garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant. Add broth and lemon juice, scraping the brown bites from the pan.
- Return the chicken to the pan, add feta and cook on low for 5 minutes. The tomatoes should burst and the feta will melt creating a creamy sauce.
- Garnish with chopped fresh basil and dill.
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