This comforting dish features tender chicken breast fillets simmered in a robust sauce made from fresh tomatoes, red onion, garlic, and dry white wine. The acidity of the wine brightens the sweetness of the tomatoes, while fresh basil adds a fragrant herbal note. It’s a quick yet elegant meal that feels restaurant-quality but comes together in under 40 minutes. Perfect for a weeknight dinner served over fettuccine or with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce. The texture is moist and savory, offering a balanced flavor profile that is both hearty and light enough for everyday cooking.
Chicken Fillets In Tomato Wine Sauce
Description
This comforting dish features tender chicken breast fillets simmered in a robust sauce made from fresh tomatoes, red onion, garlic, and dry white wine. The acidity of the wine brightens the sweetness of the tomatoes, while fresh basil adds a fragrant herbal note. It&# 226;ÂÂs a quick yet elegant meal that feels restaurant-quality but comes together in under 40 minutes. Perfect for a weeknight dinner served over fettuccine or with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce. The texture is moist and savory, offering a balanced flavor profile that is both hearty and light enough for everyday cooking.Ingredients
Directions
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Spray a non-stick frying pan with butter-flavored non-stick vegetable spray and heat over medium-high heat.
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Add the chicken pieces to the hot pan and brown for about 2 minutes on each side.
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Remove the chicken to a warm platter and sprinkle with salt and coarsely ground black pepper.
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Drain the liquid from the can of whole tomatoes into a measuring cup (reserve about 1 cup of liquid) and pour it into the frying pan.
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Add the sliced purple onions, minced garlic, and basil to the pan with the tomato liquid.
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Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer until the onions are tender, about 5 minutes.
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Add the quartered tomatoes, white wine, and the browned chicken back into the pan.
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Cover and simmer gently for about 15 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
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Remove the cover and cook on medium heat for another 5 minutes to allow the sauce to th slightly.
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Serve the chicken and sauce hot over fettuccine noodles.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 187.3kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 4.1g7%
- Saturated Fat 1.1g6%
- Cholesterol 96.5mg33%
- Sodium 84.0mg4%
- Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 0.0g
- Protein 35.2g71%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.