🍅 Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken – Rich, Juicy & Packed with Flavor
This creamy tomato basil chicken is rich, flavorful, and simmered in a garlicky tomato sauce. It’s a simple skillet dinner that works with pasta, rice, or crusty bread.
🍅 Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken
Servings
2
servingsPrep time
10
minutesCooking time
20
minutesCalories
400
kcalTender chicken in a rich, creamy tomato basil sauce — easy, comforting, and absolutely delicious! 🍅🧄🍗
✅ Juicy chicken breasts simmered in a creamy tomato sauce
✅ Fresh basil adds bold, aromatic flavor
✅ Easy one-skillet meal, perfect for weeknights
✅ Serve with roasted potatoes, veggies, or pasta
📌 Save this for your next comfort food craving!
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and black pepper, to taste
2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
1 can diced tomatoes, drained
½ cup heavy cream
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
Fresh basil leaves, chopped (no link provided)
Directions
- Sear Chicken: Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet, sear chicken 4–5 min per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Make Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant. Add diced tomatoes, simmer 2–3 minutes. Stir in heavy cream and parmesan, cook until smooth.
- Combine: Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over, simmer 5 minutes. Add fresh basil.
- Serve: Plate chicken with sauce, serve hot.
Notes
- ✅ Great with roasted potatoes, green beans, or over pasta.
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