Chicken breast with tomato sauce

Quick Dish: Chicken Breast with Tomato Sauce

Preparing a delicious chicken breast with tomato sauce is an excellent choice for a quick and satisfying lunch or dinner. This simple and flavorful recipe will bring a perfect combination of protein and delicious sauce to your table, making it ideal for those who want to enjoy a healthy meal. With a preparation time of about 10 minutes and a cooking time of 30 minutes, you will get a generous portion for 2-3 people.

Necessary ingredients:
- 1 large piece of boneless, skinless chicken breast (about 400-500g)
- 200 ml quality tomato juice (preferably homemade or from organic tomatoes)
- 50 g grated cheese
- 4 cloves of garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil

Preparation:

1. Start by preparing the ingredients. Slice the chicken breast into thin pieces, about 1-2 cm thick, to cook evenly and quickly. This trick will reduce cooking time and make the meat juicier.

2. In a medium saucepan, add the 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Wait a few seconds until the oil gets hot.

3. Add the tomato juice to the saucepan and let it reach boiling point. Here, you can add the peeled and crushed garlic. The garlic will enrich the sauce with delicious flavors, so don’t skip it!

4. When the tomato juice starts to boil, reduce the heat to low and add the chicken breast slices to the sauce. Cover the saucepan with a lid and let it simmer for 15 minutes. This step will allow the chicken to absorb the flavors of the sauce.

5. After 15 minutes, add the dried oregano and basil, along with salt and pepper to taste. Gently stir to evenly distribute the spices.

6. Continue cooking for 10 minutes, uncovered, to allow the sauce to thicken. In the last 5 minutes of cooking, sprinkle the grated cheese over the chicken, covering the saucepan to let the cheese melt and become creamy.

7. Once the chicken is cooked and the sauce is well thickened, turn off the heat and let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving.

Serving suggestions:
This chicken breast with tomato sauce is delicious served alongside a portion of pasta, rice, or a fresh salad. You can also add some slices of toasted bread to fully enjoy the flavorful sauce.

Possible variations:
For a spicy touch, you can add chili peppers to the sauce. Additionally, for a vegetarian option, you can replace the chicken with sliced eggplant or zucchini cooked in the same way.

Practical tips:
Make sure to use quality tomato juice to achieve a rich and flavorful sauce. If you want a more intense flavor, you can add a few fresh basil leaves to the sauce just before serving. This chicken breast with tomato sauce is a versatile recipe, easily adaptable to your preferences!

Total preparation time: 40 minutes
Number of servings: 2-3 people

Enjoy this simple and tasty recipe, perfect for a quick family dinner or even for a special occasion!