Description
A heartwarming and spicy chicken dish with a rich tomato sauce, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken (breast or thighs)
- 1 can crushed tomatoes
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup dry white wine (or chicken broth)
- Fresh herbs (basil and parsley), chopped
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté chopped onions until softened, about 5 minutes, then add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper. Brown the chicken in the skillet for 5-7 minutes on each side.
- Pour in the white wine, scraping up any bits stuck to the pan. Allow to reduce for 2-3 minutes, then add crushed tomatoes and stir well.
- As the sauce simmers, season with more crushed red pepper, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Cover and reduce heat to medium-low, cooking for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Just before serving, stir in fresh basil and parsley.
- Serve hot, garnished with Parmesan cheese and a drizzle of olive oil.
Notes
For a lighter option, serve with whole-grain pasta or a simple salad. Can be made ahead and reheated for convenience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing, Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chicken, fra diavolo, Italian, comfort food, family recipe