Description
Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken is a delightful culinary experience that transforms simple ingredients into a restaurant-quality dish. With tender chicken enveloped in a rich, creamy tomato sauce infused with fresh basil and garlic, this recipe is perfect for cozy family dinners or elegant date nights. Each bite is bursting with flavor, making it an unforgettable meal that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs (oregano and thyme)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping garlic and halving cherry tomatoes.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper; sear for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove chicken from skillet, then add garlic and tomatoes to the same pan. Sauté until fragrant and tomatoes soften.
- Pour in heavy cream and balsamic vinegar; simmer gently. Stir in grated Parmesan until melted.
- Add chopped basil and return the chicken to the skillet, allowing it to soak up the creamy sauce for about 5 minutes.
- Serve hot over pasta or rice and garnish with extra basil if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (200g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 145mg