My Mom's Red Chicken Recipe

This incredibly delicious and easy recipe for My Mom's Red Chicken is a family favorite, perfected over decades! A modified version of a recipe from "The No Willpower Diet" cookbook, it's the ultimate comfort food: juicy chicken simmered in a vibrant, tangy tomato sauce. Healthy, satisfying, and bursting with flavor – get ready for a taste of pure nostalgia!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 184.4 kcal
Protein 45g
Rating 4.1 (16 Reviews)
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Ingredients for My Mom's Red Chicken

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How to Make My Mom's Red Chicken

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and cook until browned on all sides.
  2. Add the chopped onion and garlic to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, chicken broth, sugar, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
  4. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened slightly.
  5. Stir in the chopped fresh parsley just before serving.
  6. Serve hot over your favorite pasta, rice, or quinoa. Garnish with extra parsley if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

19 g

Sugar

46g

Fat

4g

Carbs

5g