I’m sharing this recipe for Chicken With Tomato Paste because I had my first experience making chicken with tomato paste and it was delicious! Chicken with tomato paste is a comfort food recipe that you should try. It will remind you of your mother’s soup. This is a classic hearty meal that is family-friendly and low on calories.
Shredded Chicken in Tomato Sauce
Prep:10 mins
Cook:25 mins
Total:35 mins
Servings:6 servings
| Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
|---|---|
| 224 | Calories |
| 8g | Fat |
| 12g | Carbs |
| 26g | Protein |
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)SAVE RECIPE
For chicken to be shredded, it has to be thoroughly cooked, but not overcooked. The best way to accomplish this is to simmer it gently in some type of sauce with acid in it. Shredded chicken in tomato sauce is the answer.
Boneless, skinless chicken breasts are the best choice for this simple recipe. The chicken is cooked, then shredded, then returned to the sauce to simmer a bit more so it can absorb some of the spicy flavors.
You can use boneless, skinless chicken thighs in this recipe if you’d like; increase the cooking time to about 25 minutes. And always test chicken with a meat thermometer before you serve it. It should be at least 160 F every time.
This recipe can be made as mild or spicy as you like. Add some chopped jalapeño or habanero peppers to the sauce if you like hot foods. Add another onion, increase the amount of chili powder, or try adding chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. This recipe is very versatile and can be adjusted to any taste.
If you like, try using this recipe for shredded chicken tostadas, tacos, pizzas, wraps, or even pita bread sandwiches. It can also be frozen. Cool it, pack into a hard side freezer container, and freeze up to three months. To thaw, let stand in the fridge overnight, then reheat.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 clove garlic, minced
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 cup taco sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
Steps to Make It
- In a large skillet, sauté onion and garlic in olive oil over medium heat until tender, about 6 to 7 minutes.
- Add chicken to the skillet along with tomato sauce, taco sauce, salt, green bell pepper, chili powder, cumin, pepper, and sugar. Stir well.
- Simmer this mixture for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is slightly thickened and the chicken is cooked to 160 F as measured with a meat thermometer.
- Using tongs, remove the chicken from the sauce and place on a plate. Using two forks, shred the chicken into long pieces. Return to the sauce and simmer for another 2 to 3 minutes so the chicken can absorb some of the sauce.
CHICKEN WITH TOMATO SAUCE AND ROSEMARY
Frequently, simple recipes with few ingredients are the most appetizing recipes. This chicken recipe with tomato sauce flavored with rosemary is one of those cases. Bon appetit!!!
MAIN INGREDIENTS OF THIS RECIPE:
– Chicken, tomato, rosemary, red pepper sauce, olive oil
HOW TO MAKE CHICKEN WITH TOMATO SAUCE AND ROSEMARY:
In a saucepan, add the olive oil, the peeled garlic, the chopped onion and sauté over low heat until the onion start to turn slightly golden, stirring occasionally. Add the peeled tomatoes cut into small chunks and the chicken and season with salt, chopped rosemary, pepper, red pepper sauce and nutmeg. Stir and cook over low heat for 50 minutes, stirring occasionally. Turn off the heat and serve the chicken with white rice or fries.
Category: Chicken, Meat, Recipes
Cuisine: Portuguese
Difficulty: Easy
Servings:: 4
Prep Time: 5 m
Cook Time: 55 m
Total Time: 60 m
Ingredients: chicken, garlic, nutmeg, olive oil, onion, pepper, rosemary, sweet red pepper paste, tomato
INGREDIENTS
- 1.5 kg (3 1/3 pounds) chicken cut into pieces
- 6 cloves of garlic
- 50 ml (1/4 cup) olive oil
- 5 medium ripe tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon red pepper sauce
- Pepper (to taste)
- Nutmeg (to taste)
- Rosemary (to taste)
- 1 large onion
- Salt (to taste)
Make Recipe
DIRECTIONS
- In a saucepan, add the olive oil, the peeled garlic, the chopped onion and sauté over low heat until the onion start to turn slightly golden, stirring occasionally.
- Add the peeled tomatoes cut into small chunks and the chicken and season with salt, chopped rosemary, pepper, red pepper sauce and nutmeg. Stir and cook over low heat for 50 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Turn off the heat and serve the chicken with white rice or fries.
Chicken with tomato sauce and rosemary
Nutrition facts
Serves 4
Per Serving:
% DAILY VALUE
Calories 721
Total Fat 24 g(31%)
Saturated Fat 5 g(25%)
Cholesterol 289 mg(96%)
Sodium 316 mg(14%)
Total Carbohydrate 11 g(4%)
5 INGREDIENTS GRILLED CHICKEN WITH TOMATO, SOY & SESAME SEEDS
Hi friends, hope you’re doing great!
I am excited to be back after giving myself a bit of break from blogging. For the past few weeks, my beloved and I have embarked on some house hunting. For those who have gone through the whole house hunting process you would understand that it is not always a bed of roses especially in a competitive property market such as Melbourne. It’s going to be a while until we find our “perfect” home. My mum used to tell me “good things come to those who wait”, this is the mantra I go by in search for our first house.
When it comes to week days, it’s all about speedy cooking without much chopping and standing by the stove. That’s why I fell in love with this grilled chicken recipe which I’ve discovered behind the Leggo’s Tomato Paste box! The original recipe calls for drumettes but I prefer a boneless and more substantial alternative like chicken thigh fillets. It is simply the easiest grilled chicken marinade I have ever made, with only five ingredients including chicken, tomato paste, sweet soy sauce (kecap manis), sesame seeds and sesame oil. The last ingredient was my personal addition to the original recipe for more flavour.
{5 INGREDIENTS} TOMATO, SOY & SESAME GRILLED CHICKEN
4 Servings with Rice/Salad
These super delicious and easy grilled chicken fillets are perfect accompaniment for rice with side dishes such as sauteed Asian greens like bok choy or gai larn as well as sunny side up eggs. If you prefer a lighter meal, why not pair them with pre-packaged Asian mix salad leaves and roasted peanuts/cashews.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 sachet Leggo’s Tomato paste (equivalent of 2 Tbsps)
- 2 Tbsps sesame seeds
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 2 Tbsps sweet soy sauce (Indonesian Kecap Manis)
- 500g chicken thigh fillets (4 thigh fillets)
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat oven to 180C. Line baking tray with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, add tomato paste, sesame seeds, sesame oil and sweet soy sauce and whisk until well combined with a fork.
- Coat the chicken thigh fillets and arrange them on the prepared baking tray.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes and serve immediately with your choice of rice or salad.
NOTES
Tip: Coat the measuring spoon with sesame oil so that the sweet soy sauce will slide off easily.