Tomato-Basil Chicken with Rice Pilaf

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4.6

15 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    25 mins

  • Total Time

    45 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Tomato-Basil Chicken with Rice Pilaf

Tomato-Basil Chicken and Cashew Rice Pilaf - an impressive Italian recipe that my whole family loves. The flavors blend together and the sweet tomatoes go well with the savory rice.

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Ingredients

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CHICKEN

  • 1 Tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 /2 cup onion finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes Italian seasoned
  • 1/2 /2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 /4 cup basil julienned fresh leaves
  • 1/2 /2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 /2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 4 chicken breast boneless skinless halves

CASHEW RICE PILAF:

  • ¼ cup butter
  • onion finely chopped
  • 1 cup long grain rice uncooked
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup cashews measured then chopped
  • 1/4 /4 cup parsley chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  2. For the chicken: Heat butter in skillet. Add onion and cook over medium heat until translucent, 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for one minute. Increase heat to high; add tomatoes and cook until liquid is almost evaporated, 5-7 minutes. Add cream and bring to boil; boil until slightly thickened, approximately 3 minutes.
  3. Stir in basil, salt and pepper. Arrange chicken in shallow baking dish; pour sauce on top. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until chicken is done. While chicken is cooking make the rice.
  4. For the rice pilaf: In large saucepan, melt butter. Sauté onion until soft. Add rice; stir until coated. Stir in broth and salt. Bring to a boil. Cover, then reduce heat to a simmer 15-20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Stir in cashews and parsley. Serve with chicken on top.

Notes

  • Source: slightly adapted from my friend Steph Jensen
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