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Chicken Breast with Tomato-Onion Sauce

Juicy chicken breast simmered in a simple tomato and onion sauce, seasoned with salt and black pepper. A quick, savory one-pan dinner.

Quick Savory

Made August 24, 2026

Prep

5m

Cook

15m

Serves

1

Difficulty

easy

Total: 20 minutes

Cook chicken to an internal temperature of 74°C/165°F.

Wash hands and surfaces after handling raw chicken.

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Ingredients

  • 150 g chicken breast

  • 1/2 onion

  • 200 g canned tomatoes

  • 1/4 tsp salt

  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

  • 100 ml water

Tools you'll need

cutting board chef's knife large skillet wooden spoon measuring cups measuring spoons

Chef's tip: Cutting the chicken into small cubes ensures it cooks quickly and stays juicy.

Chef's tip: If the sauce becomes too thick, add a splash of water to reach your desired consistency.

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cut the chicken breast into 2 cm cubes. Season with salt and black pepper.

    ~3 min
  2. 2

    Thinly slice the onion.

    ~2 min
  3. 3

    Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken cubes and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.

    ~5 min
  4. 4

    In the same skillet, add the sliced onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.

    ~3 min
  5. 5

    Add the canned tomatoes and water. Stir and bring to a simmer. Cook for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.

    ~5 min
  6. 6

    Return the chicken to the skillet and simmer for 2 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and reaches 74°C/165°F.

    ~2 min