Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken
A rich and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken breasts simmered in a creamy tomato basil sauce, perfect for serving over pasta or rice.
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Ingredients
Yields 4 servings
- (4) chicken breasts
- (1 tablespoon) olive oil
- (1) small onion, diced
- (2 cloves) garlic, minced
- (1 can) (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- (1 cup) heavy cream
- (1/2 cups) fresh basil, chopped
- (1 teaspoon) dried oregano
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- (1/2 cups) grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- 1
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 2
Add 4 chicken breasts to the skillet and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- 3
In the same skillet, add 1 small onion, diced, and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
- 4
Add 2 cloves garlic, minced, and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- 5
Stir in 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes to combine flavors.
- 6
Reduce heat to low and add 1 cup heavy cream and 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until smooth and creamy.
- 7
Return the chicken to the skillet and coat with the sauce. Simmer for 5 more minutes to heat through.
- 8
Add 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped, and stir to combine before serving.
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