Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken Breast
A delightful dish capturing the essence of summer with tender chicken in a luxurious, creamy tomato sauce and fresh basil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14 oz)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic for about 30 seconds.
- Add the seasoned chicken breasts and cook for about 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Remove the chicken and set aside.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the heavy cream and simmer for about 5 minutes until thickened.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Stir in the fresh chopped basil before serving.
Notes
Serve over rice or alongside mashed potatoes for a complete meal. Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 130mg