Pan-Seared Chicken with Charred Tomato and Garlic Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-09 · Updated 2026-05-09

Pan-seared to golden perfection, served with a smoky charred tomato and garlic sauce rich with Italian herbs. This Italian-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, olive oil, roma tomatoes for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 pieces (6 oz each) chicken breasts
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 4 medium roma tomatoes
• 5 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat dry 2 chicken breasts (6 oz each) and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken breasts and cook for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F; remove and rest.
2. Step 2: While chicken cooks, preheat broiler. Slice 4 roma tomatoes in half and place cut side up on a foil-lined baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil and sprinkle with 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp dried basil, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes. Broil for 6-8 minutes until tomato skins are charred and blistered.
3. Step 3: Transfer blistered tomatoes to the skillet used for chicken over medium heat. Add 5 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, stirring to combine with tomato juices and pan fond.
4. Step 4: Simmer sauce gently for 5 minutes until thickened and slightly reduced. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt if needed.
5. Step 5: Serve chicken breasts topped with the charred tomato and garlic sauce, garnished with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley.