Name: Chicken with Pomodoro Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: ½ cup all purpose flour; Kosher salt and pepper; 8 thin chicken cutlets (about 1 ½ pounds); 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1/3 cup vodka; 3/4 cup reduced sodium chicken stock; 2 tablespoons cream ~ at room temperature; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes (cut in half); 2 tablespoons chives (minced)

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An easy one pan dinner, Chicken with Pomodoro Sauce is ready in about 20 minutes. Saute chicken cutlets and smother in a light vodka and cream sauce with fresh cherry tomatoes. This chicken recipe is perfect for dinner on a busy night.

saute pan with chicken cutlets and pomodoro sauce with cherry tomatoes

Thinking of ordering take out again? No need to pull out the stack of menus when a healthy, quick, and easy recipe like Chicken with Pomodoro Sauce can be ready for dinner in less than 20 minutes. Add sides of roasted asparagus and angel hair pasta for a family pleasing meal on a hectic week night.

boneless skinless chicken breasts make for a quick dinner

Chicken is one of if not the most popular choices for dinner. And boneless, skinless chicken breasts top the list of favorites for busy dinnertime cooks. The benefits of preparing this versatile cut of meat include ~

chicken pairs well with many different ingredients like vine ripe tomatoes, tangy lemons, or spicy jalapeno peppers
boneless skinless chicken breasts are a good source of protein and low in fat
thin chicken cutlets cook quickly
chicken can cook in a variety of ways ~~ grill, sauté or bake

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how to thinly slice chicken breast into cutlets

How many times have you bought a package of chicken breasts and they are all different sizes? In the most recent package of chicken I purchased, the boneless skinless breasts ranged from 6 ounces to 12 ounces. Having chicken cutlets that are the same in size and weight ensures even cooking. Here is a quick video to show you how to cut larger chicken breasts into thin serving size cutlets.

the ingredients for this 20 minute chicken recipe

Only a handful of ingredients are needed to make Chicken with Pomodoro Sauce.

all purpose flour
kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
boneless skinless chicken breasts
extra virgin olive oil
vodka
reduced sodium chicken stock
cream
lemon juice
cherry tomatoes
salted butter
chives

chef’s cooking tips for chicken with pomodoro sauce

The prep and cooking time come in at a speedy 20 minutes. Who doesn’t love a dinner that is so quick to make and is delicious?

Generously season the flour with kosher salt and pepper.
Make sure the pan is heated before adding the chicken. This will help the chicken achieve a lovely golden brown.
Before adding the vodka, remove the pan from the flame so there are no flare ups.
To avoid curdling the cream, make sure it is at room temperature before adding slowly to the sauce.
Use the same pan to make the pomodoro sauce as the chicken was sauteed adds an extra layer of flavor to the sauce.
Finish the sauce with a pat of butter to add a velvety smoothness.

Ingredients for chicken saute with pomodoro tomato sauce

With the recipe for Chicken with Pomodoro Sauce in hand, a quick, delicious and family favorite dinner is possible on the busiest of nights.

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