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Basil Garlic Chicken Breasts with a Tomato Basil Sauce

Whether you're entertaining or relaxing, this recipe hits the spot.

Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil divided
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • dried basil to taste
  • garlic powder to taste
  • Sea Salt and Freshly Cracked Pepper to taste
  • ½ small sweet yellow onion finely diced
  • Pinch of Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
  • 3-4 cloves of garlic minced
  • 10 small vine ripened tomatoes diced
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 3 tbsp fresh basil chopped

Instructions

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  1. Cut the chicken breasts in half then place in between two sheets of plastic wrap. Use a mallet to pound the chicken pieces until 1/2 inch thick.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 teaspoons oil to pan. Season both sides of the chicken pieces with dried basil, garlic powder, sea salt, and freshly cracked pepper, to taste.
  3. Place into the hot large skillet, and cook until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes. Flip the chicken over and continue to cook, until the chicken is cooked through, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from the large skillet and place on a plate then cover with a tin foil tent.
  4. Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining teaspoon of oil to the pan. Add the finely diced onion and a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes, to taste. Cook, stirring often, for 2 minutes.
  5. Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Add the diced tomato and cook, stirring occasionally, for 15-20 minutes.
  6. Add the butter and stir until thoroughly melted and combined. Taste and season with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste.
  7. Add the fresh basil and the chicken (along with their juices) back to the large skillet. Coat the chicken with the sauce and simmer until the chicken is warmed through.
  8. Serve each piece of chicken with sauce spooned on top. Serve immediately and enjoy.