A combination of chicken and tomatoes is a delicious meal you should try. The meal is rich in proteins and vitamins and is easy to prepare. You can prepare the dish in your air fryer, oven, or on the skillet. In just around half an hour, your juicy chicken will be ready to serve. Try out these two chicken and tomato recipes and you’ll love the outcome.
Skillet Tomato Chicken Recipe
This is one of the chicken and tomato recipes easy, guaranteeing the best outcome – Juicy and delicious chicken. Check out the recipe!
Ready In: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ pounds skinless chicken (boneless)
- 4 cups of grape tomatoes or diced tomatoes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ red onion
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- ½ cup drained capers
- ¼ cup Chopped fresh parsley
- Salt to taste
Procedure
- Place the chicken in a bowl and sprinkle salt and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet until hot.
- Add the chicken pieces and cook for 8 minutes, flipping them after 4 minutes. Cook for additional 4-5 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken is 165 degrees F. Note that cooking time will vary with the thickness of your chicken.
- Once the internal temperature is reached, remove from the skillet.
- Without wiping the skillet, add olive oil and red onion, and cook for around 3 minutes.
- Add garlic, cook for 30 seconds. Add the tomatoes, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until the tomatoes begin to soften. Add the chicken, capers, and parsley, and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Once done, remove and serve when hot.
Shredded Chicken and Tomato Recipes
This is one of the best slow-cooked chicken and tomato recipes that you should try for a special occasion. It will take a little longer to get ready but you will love the resulting dish.
Ready In: 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 People
Ingredients
- 1kg chicken thigh fillets
- 2 cans of crushed tomatoes or 2-3 medium fresh tomatoes (sliced)
- 2 crushed cloves of garlic
- 1 finely chopped brown onion
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- ½ cup smoky barbecue sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Procedure
- Preheat oven to 320 degrees F.
- Heat oil in ovenproof pan.
- Add onion and garlic, cook for 5 minutes, until softened. Add in tomato paste and sauce and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Add tomatoes, salt, and pepper, and cook until the mixture boils. Then simmer for around 20 minutes or until the mixture gets thick.
- In another pan, place the chicken and pour over the cooked tomato mixture. Cover and bake for 1 hour or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees F.
- Remove from oven and place on a chopping board. Shred the chicken using two folks. Stir the shredded pieces over the cooked tomato paste and serve with rice or any other dish.
How to Make Your Chicken Tasty?
To make your chicken tasty add garlic, smoked paprika, ginger, ground pepper, tomatoes, and other spices.
Can You Cook Raw Chicken in Sauce?
Yes, you can cook raw chicken in sauce, and you’ll get a juicy, tender, and tasty dish.
Final Words
There are many chicken and tomato recipes to try to make delicious dinner, lunch, or meal for special occasions. The above two recipes are just two examples, and when you follow them correctly, you will love the resulting dish. Note you can make the resulting chicken tomato tastier by adding more spices. You can serve the spicy meal with rice, boiled maize, roasted sweet potatoes, roasted carrots, or roasted potatoes.