Pan Seared Chicken with Tomato/Onion Sauce
This is one of those dinners that tastes like you worked way harder than you actually did. The chicken gets beautifully golden and crisp in the pan, while the tomato onion sauce turns silky and rich from simmering together. It feels cozy and elevated at the same time, which is probably why I keep coming back to recipes like this when I want dinner to feel a little special without creating a giant mess in the kitchen.
As a homeschooling mom of five, I’m always looking for meals that give “real dinner” energy without requiring complicated steps or hard-to-find ingredients. This recipe checks all those boxes. We usually serve it over rice, pasta, mashed potatoes, or even with crusty bread to soak up the sauce. And honestly, the leftovers might be even better the next day. The flavors deepen overnight, which makes this one of my favorite make-ahead meals for busy weeks.
Pan Seared Chicken with Tomato/Onion Sauce
Ingredients
- 5-6 large chicken breasts cut in half
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth plus ½ cup chicken broth set aside
- 2 tablespoons bacon grease or avocado oil
- 1 diced onion
- 2 cups of fresh tomato chunks or 1 can of diced tomatoes drained
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Instructions
- Heat your stainless steel pan to medium high heat.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then sear the chicken breasts in batches (don’t crowd the pan!).
- After all the chicken is seared remove the chicken, add the tomatoes/onions and let them cook down for about 5 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Return the chicken to the pan and add the chicken broth. Bring the broth to a simmer, cover, and cook for about 10 minutes till the chicken has an internal temperature of 165ºF.
- Combine the cornstarch and remaining ½ cup chicken broth and slowly drizzle in while stirring to thicken the sauce.
- Serve with pasta and roasted green beans.
Notes
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