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Tomato Basil Chicken

Tomato Basil Chicken prepared dish

Tomato basil chicken is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken breasts with fresh tomatoes and fragrant basil. This recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, delivering vibrant flavors and a satisfying meal. Serve it with a side of rice or crusty bread to soak up the delicious juices!

This recipe is italian style, dinner, scaled for 4 servings, with 15 min prep and 25 min cook.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 25 min · Total: 40 min · Serves: 4

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include fresh basil, garlic, olive oil, salt.
  • Follow all 7 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh basil (chopped)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (extra virgin)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 400 g fresh tomatoes (chopped)
  • 600 g chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper, then add them to the skillet.
  3. Cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and golden brown.
  4. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
  5. In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and chopped tomatoes, cooking for about 5 minutes until the tomatoes soften.
  6. Stir in the chopped basil and return the chicken to the skillet, allowing it to heat through for another 2-3 minutes.
  7. Serve the Tomato Basil Chicken warm, garnished with additional basil if desired.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 335
  • Protein: 36 g
  • Fat: 15 g
  • Carbohydrates: 10 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 600 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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