If your weeknights look anything like mine, you need dinners that come together fast, use ingredients you already have, and actually get eaten. That's exactly why chicken and tomatoes are my secret weapon. Chicken is affordable and family-friendly, and tomatoes - fresh, canned, sauce, or paste - pull a meal together with built-in flavor and a healthy boost of lycopene and vitamin C.
I pulled together my favorite chicken and tomato dinner recipes from the blog and grouped them by how you cook them, so you can match the recipe to the kind of night you're having. Sheet pan night? Got it. Slow cooker (affiliate) morning? Covered. Need something in 30 minutes flat? That's here too.
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- Key Takeaways
- Why Chicken and Tomatoes Just Work
- Sheet Pan Chicken and Tomato Dinners (Minimal Cleanup)
- Chicken Asparagus and Tomatoes Sheet Pan Dinner Recipe
- Chicken Thigh and Broccoli Recipe with Carrots, Tomatoes and Fries
- Italian-Style Chicken and Tomato Recipes
- Italian Instant Pot Chicken Recipe with Tomatoes and Rice
- Chicken Cacciatore Recipe in the Slow Cooker
- Quick Chicken Pasta Dinner Your Family Will Love
- How to Make the Best Keto Chicken Parmesan Recipe
- Chili and Mexican-Style Chicken and Tomato Meals
- Chicken Chili Instant Pot Recipe
- Slow Cooker Chicken Chili Recipe
- Mexican Chicken Chili Casserole Recipe {Freezer Friendly}
- Chicken Taco Soup Recipe {slow cooker, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free}
- Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe in a Slow Cooker
- Instant Pot(R) Slow Cooker Chicken Chili Mac Recipe
- Chicken and Tomato Soups and Stews
- Chicken Fideo Soup Recipe
- Chicken, Sweet Potatoes, Bean Stew Recipe
- Gluten-Free Smoked Minestrone Soup Recipe
- Tips From My Kitchen
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Save This Post for Later
Key Takeaways
- Chicken and tomatoes make quick, flavorful, affordable, and healthy meals.
- The article features a collection of chicken and tomato recipes, categorized by cooking methods and time needed.
- Tomatoes tenderize chicken and add versatility across cuisines like Italian and Mexican.
- Key (affiliate) tips include using canned tomatoes, browning chicken first, and adding greens at the end for added nutrition.
- Most chicken and tomato recipes are freezer-friendly and offer options for gluten-free or dairy-free adaptations.
Why Chicken and Tomatoes Just Work
Tomatoes do something magical to chicken. The acidity tenderizes the meat, the natural sugars caramelize beautifully, and the sauce practically makes itself while everything cooks together. Plus, this combo is incredibly flexible - you can lean into Italian, Mexican, comfort-food cozy, or fresh-and-light, all from the same starting point.
Sheet Pan Chicken and Tomato Dinners (Minimal Cleanup)
These are my go-to when I want one pan in the oven and zero fuss.
Chicken Asparagus and Tomatoes Sheet Pan Dinner Recipe
Easy one-pan dish for dinner tonight.
Chicken Thigh and Broccoli Recipe with Carrots, Tomatoes and Fries
Easy and complete meal to make tonight.
Italian-Style Chicken and Tomato Recipes
When I'm craving something that tastes like Sunday dinner - even on a Tuesday.
Italian Instant Pot Chicken Recipe with Tomatoes and Rice
Easy Italian Instant Pot Chicken Recipe with Tomatoes and Rice - the rice is amazing in the pressure cooker.
Chicken Cacciatore Recipe in the Slow Cooker
Easy Chicken Cacciatore that you can make in the slow cooker.
Quick Chicken Pasta Dinner Your Family Will Love
Easy, quick dinner for tonight.
How to Make the Best Keto Chicken Parmesan Recipe
Easy low-carb chicken parmesan recipe you can make with pork rinds.
Chili and Mexican-Style Chicken and Tomato Meals
Cozy, hearty, and almost always freezer-friendly.
Chicken Chili Instant Pot Recipe
Easy Instant Pot chili recipe you can make right now for those cold winter nights.
Slow Cooker Chicken Chili Recipe
Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Chili Recipe that you can do right now and enjoy tonight for dinner.
Mexican Chicken Chili Casserole Recipe {Freezer Friendly}
This chili is an easy Freezer Meal option for those busy weeknights.
Chicken Taco Soup Recipe {slow cooker, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free}
This delicious and easy Chicken Taco Soup Recipe has a hearty dish with a well-balanced taste.
Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe in a Slow Cooker
You can make an easy soup recipe this morning for dinner tonight.
Instant Pot(R) Slow Cooker Chicken Chili Mac Recipe
Easy Instant Pot recipe you can make tonight.
Chicken and Tomato Soups and Stews
Perfect for cold nights, leftovers, or stretching one chicken into multiple meals.
Chicken Fideo Soup Recipe
Easy weeknight chicken soup recipe.
Chicken, Sweet Potatoes, Bean Stew Recipe
Delicious stew recipe you can make tonight.
Gluten-Free Smoked Minestrone Soup Recipe
It's a super-easy soup with a more robust flavor.
Tips From My Kitchen
A few things I've learned over the years, making these on repeat:
- Canned tomatoes are your friend. I always keep diced tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce (affiliate), and tomato paste in the pantry (affiliate). Different recipes call for different textures.
- Brown the chicken first when you can. Even in slow cooker (affiliate) recipes, a quick sear adds so much flavor.
- Double the batch. Most of these freeze beautifully. I'll make a double batch of chili or cacciatore and freeze half for a future "I don't want to cook" night.
- Add greens at the end. Spinach, kale, or escarole stirred in during the last few minutes turns these into one-pot complete meals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, in most recipes. For sauces and stews, canned tomatoes give you a more consistent result because they're picked at peak ripeness. For sheet pan dinners, fresh cherry or grape tomatoes are perfect - they roast and burst into a quick sauce.
Boneless, skinless chicken thighs hold up best in slow cookers, Instant Pots, and saucy recipes - they stay juicy and don't dry out. Chicken breasts work well for quick stovetop meals and sheet pan dinners.
Most of them, yes! Chilis, casseroles, soups, and stews freeze especially well for up to 3 months. Pasta dishes are best eaten fresh.
Many already are - I've labeled them on the original recipe pages. Most of the chilis, sheet-pan dinners, and soups are naturally gluten-free and dairy-free, or easily adapted to be so.
Cooked chicken with tomato sauce keeps well for 3-4 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
A simple green salad, crusty bread, rice, quinoa, or roasted vegetables all pair beautifully. Many of these recipes already include the side built right in.
Save This Post for Later
Pin this roundup, so you always have a chicken and tomato dinner at your fingertips. And if you make one of these recipes, I'd love to hear which one became a family favorite - drop a comment on the original recipe post!
Weeknight dinner recipes!
