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Creamy Tomato Chicken

This comforting one skillet dinner features golden chicken cutlets coated in a velvety tomato sauce made with simple pantry staples.

By Daily Recipes Bookยท ๐ŸŒ Americanยท August 8, 2026
Creamy Tomato Chicken
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Prep
15 minutes
Cook
20 minutes
Total
35 minutes
Serves
4

Dinner time gets a whole lot easier with this Creamy Tomato Chicken. By slicing chicken breasts into thin cutlets, you get a meal that cooks quickly and stays juicy every single time. It is a fantastic option for busy weeknights when you want something satisfying that feels like it took hours to prepare.

My secret to the perfect texture is a quick roux made with flour and oil, which creates a rich, creamy sauce without needing expensive heavy cream. If you find yourself with extra veggies in the fridge, feel free to toss in some mushrooms or peas to make this dish even heartier.

Ingredients

  • 2 large chicken breasts, sliced into 4 cutlets
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper, divided
  • 1/2 onion, finely diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3 Roma tomatoes, medium diced

Instructions

  1. 1

    Slice each chicken breast in half lengthwise to create four thin cutlets. Season both sides with a portion of the salt and pepper.

  2. 2

    Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the chicken in a single layer and sear until golden brown on both sides. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.

  3. 3

    Reduce the skillet heat to medium. Add the remaining tablespoon of oil, then add the onion and garlic. Cook until they are soft and fragrant.

  4. 4

    Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 to 2 minutes to deepen the flavor. Add the flour and stir constantly for one minute to cook out the raw flour taste.

  5. 5

    Slowly whisk in the milk, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and the remaining salt and pepper. Continue stirring until the sauce is smooth and thick.

  6. 6

    Gently fold in the diced Roma tomatoes and add the chicken back into the pan. Simmer for a few minutes until the chicken is cooked through and everything is heated together.

๐Ÿ’ก Tips

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. When reheating, add a small splash of milk if the sauce has thickened too much, and heat it gently on the stove to prevent the dairy from separating.

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