Quick Chicken Zingarella

This quick chicken zingarella recipe is a flavorful and easy dish that will impress your family and friends. With a zesty tomato sauce, tender chicken, and a hint of spice, it's a dish that will have everyone asking for seconds. Best of all, it can be prepared in just under 30 minutes, making it perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. Serve the chicken zingarella with pasta or rice for a complete and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Fresh basil leaves, for garnish

Directions

1. Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, add the diced onion and minced garlic. Cook until softened, about 2-3 minutes.
5. Stir in the dried basil, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes. Cook for an additional minute.
6. Add the diced tomatoes and tomato sauce to the skillet. Bring to a simmer and let cook for 5 minutes.
7. Return the chicken breasts to the skillet and spoon the sauce over them. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
8. Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the chicken and sauce. Cover and let cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
9. Serve the chicken zingarella hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves.

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