Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken: Easy Comfort Recipe for Home Cooks
A delightful and simple recipe for creamy tomato basil chicken that warms your heart and pleases your palate.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chicken breasts and cook until golden brown on both sides.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add diced tomatoes and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Pour in heavy cream and stir well.
- Mix in fresh basil, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Let the mixture simmer on low heat for 10 minutes until thickened.
- Serve hot over rice or pasta.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in seasoning the night before.
- Feel free to add vegetables such as spinach or bell peppers for added nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: CREAMY TOMATO BASIL CHICKEN