Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken Breasts
A simple yet flavorful dish combining tender chicken breasts with a rich, creamy sauce made from cherry tomatoes, garlic, and fresh basil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and add them to the skillet. Cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds.
- Add the cherry tomatoes and cook until softened.
- Pour in the heavy cream and add dried basil. Stir to combine and let simmer for a few minutes.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and coat with the sauce.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve.
Notes
Start with room-temperature chicken for even cooking. Simmer the sauce longer for a thicker consistency. Always taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
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