Chicken Fra Diavolo Recipe
Chicken fra diavolo is a spicy Italian dish that features tender chicken cooked in a fiery tomato sauce. This dish is perfect for those who love a little heat in their meals. The combination of flavors in this recipe will surely leave you wanting more. So, roll up your sleeves and let's get cooking!
Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 30 minutesIngredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 can (14 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the diced onion, minced garlic, and crushed red pepper flakes. Cook until the onion is translucent and the garlic is fragrant, about 3 minutes.
- Add the crushed tomatoes and chicken broth to the skillet. Stir well to combine.
- Return the chicken breasts to the skillet and spoon some of the sauce over them.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes.
- Stir the fresh basil into the sauce and season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve the chicken fra diavolo with the spicy tomato sauce poured over the top.
Enjoy this delicious and spicy chicken fra di