Description
These Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken Breasts are an easy, one-pan dish that’s ready in just 25 minutes. The juicy chicken breasts are cooked in a rich, creamy tomato sauce that’s packed with flavor!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (roughly 1 lb or 454 grams)
- Salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic (2–3 cloves)
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 398 ml canned diced tomatoes with Italian herbs
- ¾ cup tomato pasta sauce (marinara or other seasoned tomato sauce)
- ¾ cup whipping cream (whole milk or half and half also work)
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
- 2 tablespoons freshly chopped basil (or 1 tablespoon basil pesto)
- Freshly grated Parmesan for garnish (as desired)
Instructions
1. Halve chicken breasts the long way, so that you have two thin pieces of chicken breast. This helps them cook more evenly.
2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
3. Brown chicken breasts on each side for about 2–4 minutes per side. Remove from pan and keep covered.
4. Add the garlic, salt, basil, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using) to the skillet. Cook for 1 minute, being careful not to burn the garlic.
5. Add diced tomatoes and tomato sauce. Scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
6. Whisk together the cream and corn starch, then add to the pan. Stir to combine.
7. Add chicken breasts back to the pan. Bring to a low simmer, reduce heat to medium-low, and cover.
8. Cook until chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature and sauce has thickened slightly. Serve with Parmesan and fresh basil as desired.
Notes
You can use lighter cream or milk, but the sauce will be less rich and thick.
Halving the chicken breasts helps them cook faster and more evenly.
Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is cooked to 165ºF internally.
Leftovers will keep 3–4 days in the fridge or 2–3 months in the freezer. Reheat on the stove until warmed through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 256 grams
- Calories: 322
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 903mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 97mg