Italian Skillet Chicken Breast
What Started it all:
Chicken Breast, Celery, canned tomatoes, skillet
Here's a bloody fantastic recipe for an Italian Skillet Chicken Breast that'll blow your socks off! Perfect for 4 people, this dish combines the tender juiciness of chicken breast with the rich flavors of tomatoes and celery. Let's get cooking, and don’t muck it up!
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 stalks of celery, finely chopped
- 1 can (14.5 oz) of diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, oregano, and basil. Make sure to coat them evenly.
- Pour the olive oil into a large skillet and heat it over medium-high heat. The oil should be shimmering, not smoking.
- Place the chicken breasts in the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside. In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and chopped celery. Sauté for about 2-3 minutes until fragrant and slightly softened.
- Pour in the canned tomatoes along with their juices. Stir well to combine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
- Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them into the tomato mixture. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Once done, garnish with fresh chopped parsley. Serve hot and enjoy.
There you have it, you culinary wizard! An Italian Skillet Chicken Breast that’s bursting with flavor and ready to impress. If you’ve followed the steps properly, you’ve got yourself a masterpiece. If not, well, better luck next time, eh?