Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken
A 25 minute skillet that makes the most of vibrant garden tomatoes and herbs. With tender pan-fried chicken breasts in a light, silky cream sauce, this dish can flex effortlessly from a quick family dinner to an elegant main for company.
Servings: 4
Calories: 177kcal
Ingredients
- 3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 thin-sliced chicken breasts
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter
- olive oil
- 2-3 cloves garlic minced
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 Roma tomatoes seeded and diced
- 1/3 cup fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Place flour in a small bowl or plate. Sprinkle chicken breasts evenly on both sides with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Melt butter together with a drizzle of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Lightly dredge each chicken breast through the flour. Shake gently to remove any excess, then place each piece in the hot pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, just until browned and cooked through. Remove chicken to a plate and set aside.
- Add another small drizzle of olive oil to the skillet, then add the garlic and cook for 30-60 seconds, just until fragrant. Pour in the chicken broth, then scrape the pan to remove any browned bits from the bottom. Bring the liquid to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, until slightly reduced.
- Reduce heat to medium, then stir in the cream and tomatoes. Season with extra salt and pepper to taste. (I usually add 1/4 teaspoon salt and 6-8 cranks of black pepper; this will vary according to your family’s preference.)
- Once the cream sauce has bubbled and thickened very slightly, return chicken to the skillet and tuck the basil leaves around each cutlet. Let it warm for 1-2 minutes, spooning a bit of sauce over each piece.
- Garnish as desired with extra basil. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Storage: Place leftover pieces of chicken in any airtight container, top with sauce, and store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. (Favorite meal prep boxes.)
Warming: Reheat on 50% power in the microwave. Or, warm in a small covered skillet, adding a splash of broth or water if you need to thin out the sauce a bit.
Nutrition
Calories: 177kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 85mg | Potassium: 357mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 691IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg