Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken

Name: Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/2 tsp dried oregano; 2 tbsp oil; 4 cloves of garlic; 8 oz grape tomatoes; 1 cup heavy cream; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 tbsp tomato paste; 1/2 cup chicken broth; fresh basil; Optional: 8oz pasta

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Cook Time
mins
Servings
2 servings
Calories
1225 kcal
Course
Dinner
Cuisine
Italian-American Fussion

Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken

Matthew Willis

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Creamy tomato basil chicken skillet. Serve on its own or with pasta!

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Ingredients

Servings

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp dried oregano
2 tbsp oil
4 cloves of garlic minced
8 oz grape tomatoes
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tbsp tomato paste
1/2 cup chicken broth
fresh basil
Optional: 8oz pasta

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Instructions

Tenderize chicken breasts by pounding them to half thickness with a meat tenderizer. Season chicken breast on both sides with salt, pepper, and dried oregano. Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
When the oil is hot, add the seasoned chicken to the pan and cook on medium for 5 minutes each side. Remove the chicken from the pan, reduce the heat to medium-low and add the minced garlic. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
Add the cherry tomatoes to the pan whole and season with a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Cook on medium low until the cherry tomatoes blister and begin to burst, about 6 minutes
While the tomatoes cook, whisk together heavy cream, tomato paste and chicken broth. Smash down any of the blistered tomatoes that haven't burst yet and pour the liquid mixture into the pan
Stir to combine and allow the mixture to start to simmer. Slowly pour in the parmesan cheese and stir until it is completely melted and mixed into the sauce. Please the chicken back in the pan and toss to coat with the sauce. Simmer for 3 more minutes and serve with ribbons of fresh basil.
Optional: If you would like to serve this with pasta, boil 8oz of pasta. Reserve 1/4 cup of the pasta water. Add the cooked and drained pasta, along with 1/4 cup pasta water into the pan with the chicken and the sauce.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 2g Calories 1225kcal (61%) Carbohydrates 100g (33%) Protein 52g (104%) Fat 69g (106%) Saturated Fat 33g (165%) Polyunsaturated Fat 7g Monounsaturated Fat 22g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 230mg (77%) Sodium 2058mg (86%) Potassium 1228mg (35%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 3079IU (62%) Vitamin C 21mg (23%) Calcium 367mg (37%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1225 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	2g
Calories	1225kcal	61%
Carbohydrates	100g	33%
Protein	52g	104%
Fat	69g	106%
Saturated Fat	33g	165%
Polyunsaturated Fat	7g	41%
Monounsaturated Fat	22g	110%
Trans Fat	0.1g	5%
Cholesterol	230mg	77%
Sodium	2058mg	86%
Potassium	1228mg	26%
Fiber	6g	24%
Sugar	11g	22%
Vitamin A	3079IU	62%
Vitamin C	21mg	23%
Calcium	367mg	37%
Iron	3mg	17%