Tomato Basil Chicken Recipe
User Reviews
4.3
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
149 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
European
Tomato Basil Chicken Recipe
Description
The recipe starts by reducing balsamic vinegar to a syrupy consistency to create a rich flavor base. Large chicken breasts are sliced thin to ensure even cooking and seasoned simply with salt and pepper. Searing the chicken briefly in a hot skillet produces a light browning before lowering the heat and covering the pan to gently finish cooking. This approach keeps the chicken juicy without drying it out. After removing the chicken, the pan sauce is built by reducing the cooking liquid further and sautéing chopped onions, garlic, and halved tomatoes until just softened. Fresh basil is added at the end to preserve its fragrance and color.
The finished chicken is served with the warm tomato and basil sauce spooned over the top. This dish works well as a main course paired with rice, pasta, or crusty bread to soak up the flavorful sauce.
Leftovers should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat gently in a skillet over medium heat or covered in a microwave to maintain moisture and prevent toughness.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 chicken breast large, boneless, skinless
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 1 pint tomatoes halved, cherry or grape
- 2 cloves garlic peeled and minced
- 1 onion chopped, medium
- 4 basil sliced, large leaves
Instructions
- Pour the balsamic vinegar into a small pot and place over medium-high heat. Reduce until the vinegar reaches the consistency of syrup.
- Meanwhile, slice the chicken breasts in half parallel to the cutting board to make four thin pieces of chicken. Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Heat the oil in a cast iron or other skillet over medium-high heat until nearly smoking. Add the chicken pieces in a single layer and let brown, undisturbed, for 1 minute. Turn the breasts, turn the heat to low, cover the pan, and let cook for 10 minutes. After ten minutes, remove the chicken to a plate next to the stove.
- Turn the heat back up to high and let the liquid in the chicken pan reduce until you can drag a spoon through and leave a trail. Turn the heat back down to medium and add the onions. Let the onions cook for 2 minutes, then add the garlic and cook for a further 30 seconds. Add the halved tomatoes to the pan and sauté for 2 minutes.
- Arrange the chicken pieces on a serving platter. Top with the tomato and onion mixture. Drizzle the balsamic reduction over the top and garnish with fresh basil.
Notes
- Keep leftovers refrigerated and consume within 3 days for best quality.
- Reheat chicken gently in a skillet or microwave on medium power to preserve texture.
- Cover dishes when microwaving to retain moisture and ensure even heating.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 149 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 149kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 376mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 540mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 618IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 30mg | 33% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.3
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