Description
Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken is a comforting dish that blends tender chicken breasts with a rich, creamy tomato sauce infused with fresh basil. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this easy-to-make recipe takes less than an hour to prepare. The vibrant colors and enticing aromas promise a delightful dining experience that will leave you questioning takeout.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 (14.5 oz) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. Cook chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (165°F internal temperature). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add diced tomatoes with juices; stir and simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low; stir in heavy cream, allowing sauce to thicken slightly while stirring occasionally.
- Return chicken to the skillet; coat in the creamy sauce. Garnish with chopped basil before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 426
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 120mg