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The finished chicken pomodoro is served on an oval platter and garnished with a large basil leaf in this close up detailed image.

Quick and Easy Cast Iron Chicken Pomodoro

Cassie Waltman
Just a handful of ingredients and less than 30 minutes yields this tender cast iron chicken pomodoro with tomatoes, garlic, and basil.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4
Calories 206 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 10" cast iron skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoon olive oil (plus extra for garnish)
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs (cubed into bite-sized pieces)
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic (thinly sliced)
  • ¼ cup basil leaves (chopped, plus extra for garnish)
  • 1 cup tomato (diced, about 1 medium beefsteak tomato)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add the olive oil. Season the cubed chicken thighs with salt and pepper and add them to the skillet.
  • Cook the chicken until browned on all sides and almost all of the juices have evaporated, then remove the chicken to a plate.
  • To the skillet add the garlic, basil, and tomato. Cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly to scrape up any browned bits and prevent the garlic from burning.
  • Add the chicken to the skillet on top of the tomato mixture. Reduce the heat to medium-low or low to maintain a gentle simmer. Cover the skillet and cook for 5 minutes. Reduce the sauce further to your desired consistency by removing the lid and simmering 1-2 more minutes.
  • Transfer the chicken to a serving dish. Spoon the tomato sauce over the chicken and garnish with additional chopped basil and a drizzle of olive oil.

Nutrition facts are sometimes provided below and are calculated using an online calculator. With specific brands of ingredients and additions, omissions, or substitutions the nutrition facts may change. We encourage you to use your own nutrition facts calculator to obtain the most accurate nutrition facts for your meal.

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 206kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 22gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 108mgSodium: 394mgPotassium: 378mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 417IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
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