Golden Chicken Breast with Silky Fresh Tomato Sauce

A comforting and quick meal for busy nights, ready in 35 minutes.

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Golden Chicken Breast with Silky Fresh Tomato Sauce
Prep Time15 min
Cook Time20 min
Servings4 servings
DifficultyEasy
Calories380 kcal

Resumo para quem tem pressa

"Filés de peito de frango dourados na frigideira de ferro e finalizados em molho sedoso de tomates frescos e creme de leite. A redução suave com alho picado, cebola e caldo de galinha ganha perfume aromático de folhas frescas de manjericão."

Discover how to prepare a juicy and golden chicken in a creamy Roma tomato sauce, ideal for a practical and delicious dinner.

O Que Você Precisa Saber

- The quick searing over medium-high heat creates a golden crust on the meat and forms a rich caramelized base in the skillet. - Cooking fresh tomatoes until they fall apart creates a natural acidic pulp that balances the density of the cream. - Returning the chicken to the sauce over low heat allows finishing the internal cooking while keeping the fiber tender and juicy.

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 4 units (about 600g) Boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 unit, finely chopped Cebola média
  • 3 cloves, minced Garlic
  • 400 grams, chopped (or canned peeled tomatoes) Fresh Roma tomatoes
  • 180 ml Fresh cream
  • 120 ml Chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup, chopped (or 1 tablespoon dried) Fresh basil
  • a gosto Salt
  • a gosto Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons (for serving, optional) Grated Parmesan

Instructions

Instructions

1

Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper on both sides. Make sure to cover the entire surface for a balanced and enveloping flavor in every bite.

2

Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and brown for 4-5 minutes on each side, until they are well browned and have a crispy crust. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.

3

Na mesma frigideira, adicione a cebola picada e refogue por 3-4 minutos, até ficar translúcida e macia. Adicione o alho picado e cozinhe por mais 1 minuto, até liberar seu aroma característico e doce. Raspe o fundo da panela para soltar os pedacinhos dourados.

4

Add the chopped tomatoes to the skillet. If using canned tomatoes, add them along with their juice. Bring to a boil and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes begin to break down and the sauce begins to thicken slightly.

5

Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring well to incorporate all ingredients. Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste. Let the sauce boil gently and cook for 2-3 minutes, until it reaches a silky and appetizing consistency.

6

Return the golden chicken to the skillet, dipping it in the creamy sauce. Reduce the heat to minimum, cover the skillet, and cook for another 5-7 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through. The ideal internal temperature is 74°C (165°F).

7

Retire a frigideira do fogo. Incorpore o manjericão fresco picado, mexendo delicadamente no molho. Sirva imediatamente, acompanhado de parmesão ralado na hora, se desejar, e desfrute desta refeição reconfortante.

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Chef Tips

- Dry the chicken breasts with paper towels before browning so that the meat sears without creating excessive steam. - Scrape the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon when pouring in chicken broth to incorporate meat drippings. - Add the hand-torn basil leaves right when turning off the heat so as not to darken or bitter the sauce.

Variations

- Version with spinach: add two cups of fresh baby spinach in the last 2 minutes of boiling the sauce. - Version with white wine: Deglaze the skillet with half a glass of dry white wine before adding the broth. - Gratinated version: transfer the chicken with sauce to a baking dish, cover with mozzarella cheese, and brown in the oven at 200°C.

Substitutions

- The chicken breast can be replaced with boneless chicken thigh fillets or thin slices of fresh pork loin. - Fresh Roma tomatoes can be replaced by a can of quality Italian peeled tomatoes with their juice. - Fresh heavy cream can be substituted with traditional culinary cream or full-fat UHT cream.

How to Store

Keep the chicken immersed in the creamy sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a covered skillet over low heat with two tablespoons of water or broth so the cream becomes silky again without curdling.

Can You Freeze It?

The dish can be frozen in a suitable freezer container for up to 2 months. When thawing in the refrigerator, heat over low heat, stirring the sauce gently to reincorporate the cream's fat without breaking.

What to Serve With

Serve with fluffy white rice with garlic, fettuccine-style pasta tossed in butter, mashed potatoes, or Italian bread.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to prevent the chicken breast from drying out during cooking?

Sear for 4 minutes on each side and finish cooking inside the moist sauce for just 3 minutes over very low heat.

Why doesn't the sauce with fresh cream curdle when boiling with tomato?

Fresh heavy cream has a fat content above 35%, which provides thermal stability against the acidity of the tomato.

Do I need to peel and seed the Roma tomatoes?

It is not strictly mandatory; chopping the tomatoes into small cubes allows the skin to soften and integrate into the rustic sauce.

Can I blend the sauce in the blender before returning the chicken?

If you prefer a perfectly smooth texture without bits of onion or tomato, blend the sauce before adding the fresh basil.

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