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A cast iron skillet with an Italian sauce and seared chicken pieces topped with fresh tomatoes and herbs

Healthy Italian Skillet Chicken with Tomatoes

This healthy Italian skillet chicken with tomatoes is sure to become a family favorite! #italianfood #chickenrecipe #skilletdinner
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Cook Time 18 mins
Total Time 28 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4

Equipment

  • Cast Iron Skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 4 chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions
 

  • Heat the olive oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add the chicken cubes to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Add the onion and garlic to the skillet and cook for another 3 minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper to the skillet and stir to combine.
  • Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in the parsley and cook for an additional 1 minute.
  • Serve the skillet chicken with tomatoes over your favorite sides.