Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken
Tender chicken breasts simmered in a rich and creamy tomato basil sauce, this dish is perfect for easy weeknight dinners or healthy comfort food lovers craving high protein meals.
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.25 cup fresh basil, chopped
- to taste salt and pepper
- optional red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
- Add chicken breasts and sear for 5-6 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cherry tomatoes. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until tomatoes soften and garlic is fragrant.
- Stir in tomato sauce and bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to low, then stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until sauce is creamy and smooth.
- Return chicken breasts to the skillet, spoon sauce over them, and simmer for 5 minutes to meld flavors.
- Stir in fresh basil just before serving. Adjust salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste.
- Serve hot with your choice of pasta, rice, or vegetables.
Nutrition
Serving: 1peopleCalories: 410kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 38gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 480mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5g
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