Dairy-Free Chicken with Tomato Sauce

Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this hearty and flavorful Dairy-Free Chicken with Tomato Sauce. Juicy, golden-browned boneless chicken breasts are nestled in a rich, aromatic sauce made from crushed tomatoes, garlic, and herbs, all simmered to perfection in just 40 minutes. This gluten-free recipe skips the dairy without sacrificing creaminess or depth, making it a perfect chicken dinner for anyone with dietary restrictions. Hints of oregano, basil, and a touch of red pepper flakes add a bold Italian-inspired flair, while a garnish of fresh parsley enhances the dish’s freshness. Perfectly paired with rice, pasta, or crusty bread, this easy one-skillet dinner is both nourishing and irresistibly delicious. Keywords: dairy-free chicken recipe, tomato sauce chicken, one-skillet dinner, gluten-free chicken meals.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium, diced onion
• 4 minced garlic cloves
• 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper.

Step 3

Place the chicken breasts in the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside on a plate.

Step 4

In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and reduce the heat to medium.

Step 5

Add the diced onion and cook for about 3-4 minutes until softened.

Step 6

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 7

Pour in the crushed tomatoes and chicken broth, and stir in the tomato paste, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes.

Step 8

Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it cook for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Step 9

Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce.

Step 10

Cover the skillet and simmer for an additional 10 minutes, ensuring the chicken is fully cooked and has absorbed some of the sauce flavors.

Step 11

Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.

Step 12

Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Step 13

Serve the dairy-free chicken with tomato sauce hot, accompanied by rice, pasta, or crusty bread to complete the meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1983.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1865.9

Total Fat 69.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 13.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 591.6mg	0%
Sodium 4453.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 75.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.4g	0%
Total Sugars 44.9g
Protein 233.9g	0%

Vitamin D 7.0IU	0%
Calcium 396.4mg	0%
Iron 16.6mg	0%
Potassium 5377.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 33.6%

Protein: 50.2%

Carbs: 16.2%