Chicken with Cocoa Tomato Sauce Recipe

Name: Chicken with Cocoa Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves; 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper, plus 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 3 tablespoons olive oil, for cooking; 1 cup chopped onion; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1 pint tomato sauce; 1 pint diced tomatoes; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon sugar; Yellow rice, cooked and kept warm

Servings: persons

4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
1/2 teaspoon salt, plus 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper, plus 1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil, for cooking
1 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 pint tomato sauce
1 pint diced tomatoes
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon sugar
Yellow rice, cooked and kept warm

1
Season both sides of chicken breasts with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper.
2
In a cast iron skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat.
3
Add the chicken and cook until browned, about 10 minutes on each side.
4
Remove the chicken from pan to a plate and set aside.
5
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, onion, and garlic to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
6
Add the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, cocoa, oregano, basil, sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper.
7
Stir until well blended.
8
Return the chicken to pan, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
9
Turn chicken over and continue cooking, covered for 15 minutes.
10
Arrange the chicken on a serving platter and serve over rice.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, plus 1/2 teaspoon pepper, 3 tablespoons olive oil, for cooking, and more.

Yes, Chicken with Cocoa Tomato Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken with Cocoa Tomato Sauce

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