Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken Bake
A hearty and flavorful chicken bake featuring tender chicken breasts smothered in a creamy tomato and basil sauce. Perfect for a family dinner!
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Ingredients
Yields 4 servings
- (4) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- (2 cups) cherry tomatoes, halved
- (1 cup) heavy cream
- (1 cup) shredded mozzarella cheese
- (1/2 cups) grated Parmesan cheese
- (1/2 cups) fresh basil leaves, chopped
- (3 cloves) garlic, minced
- (1 tbsp) olive oil
- (1 tsp) Italian seasoning
- (1/2 tsp) salt
- (1/4 tsp) black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190 °C).
- 2
In a large skillet, heat (1 tbsp) olive oil over medium heat. Add (3 cloves) minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- 3
Add the (4) chicken breasts to the skillet, seasoning with (1/2 tsp) salt, (1/4 tsp) black pepper, and (1 tsp) Italian seasoning. Cook for about 5 minutes on each side until browned but not fully cooked through.
- 4
Remove the chicken from the skillet and place it in a baking dish. Top the chicken with (2 cups) halved cherry tomatoes.
- 5
In a mixing bowl, combine (1 cup) heavy cream, (1/2 cup) grated Parmesan cheese, and (1/2 cup) chopped basil. Mix well and pour the mixture over the chicken and tomatoes in the baking dish.
- 6
Sprinkle (1 cup) shredded mozzarella cheese over the top of the dish.
- 7
Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- 8
Remove from the oven and let it sit for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with additional fresh basil if desired.
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