Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken
Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken is a simple, one-pan meal that the entire family will love. With only five ingredients that are most likely in your pantry, this is an easy recipe that will become a dinner favorite!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- salt and pepper to taste
- 5 diced Roma tomatoes
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- 1 cup loosely packed basil leaves (roughly chopped)
- ¼ cup heavy cream
Steps
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To a medium skillet, add 4 tablespoons olive oil and 1 tablespoon minced garlic and heat gently to infuse the olive oil with garlic flavor.
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Season 1 pound chicken breast with salt and pepper on both sides and slide them into the pan. Sear on both sides over medium-high heat and cook for about 10 minutes in the pan or until the chicken breast is cooked through.
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Take the chicken breasts out of the pan and place them on a plate.
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Add 5 diced Roma tomatoes and ¼ cup chicken broth to the pan, along with salt and pepper to taste, and cook for 8-10 minutes until the tomatoes have broken down completely and a thick sauce has formed.
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Add 1 cup loosely packed basil leaves and ¼ cup heavy cream and mix well. Add the chicken breasts back to the pan, and simmer for two minutes. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
📋 Price Breakdown (13% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| chicken breast | 1 pound | - | - |
| olive oil | 4 tablespoons | - | - |
| minced garlic | 1 tablespoon | - | - |
| salt and pepper to taste | - | - | - |
| diced Roma tomatoes | 5 | $0.75/kg | $0.38 |
| chicken broth | 0.25 cup | - | - |
| loosely packed basil leaves | 1 cup | - | - |
| heavy cream | 0.25 cup | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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